Entries by sjungers

‘The Molecular Regulation of Stem Cell Quiescence’ Webinar

Dr. Rando participated in a webinar hosted by the journal ‘Current Opinion in Cell Biology’, and sponsored by Beckman Coulter.  A recording is available on demand at the link to the left. Abstract: Many adult stem cells reside in the quiescent state, or the G0 state of the cell cycle, for prolonged periods of time. […]

NIH Transformative Research Award: ‘A New Muscle-Brain Axis Underlying the Cognitive Benefits of Physical Activity’

Dr. Rando and his co-principal investigator, Tony Wyss-Coray, PhD, were awarded one of 10 Transformative Research by the NIH. These awards, open to both individuals and teams of investigators, were created to support research projects that have the potential to create or overturn fundamental paradigms. “Thomas Rando, MD, PhD, professor of neurology, and Tony Wyss-Coray, […]

Rando Video: Telethon’s Scientific Committee: The Focus on Patient’s Needs

Fondazione Telethon invests in research in Italy to find cures for rare genetic diseases. Dr. Rando has been a member of the Telethon Scientific Committee since 2009. The 30 members of the Telethon Scientific Committee met on June 20-21 to give their final assessment of 160 projects that have passed all previous stages of the 2013 selection process.