CTRND Researchers Published in the Journal Molecular Therapy
CTRND Post-doctoral fellow, Jacob Ayers, Ph.D., under the direction of CTRND faculty Paramita Chakrabarty, Ph.D., Yona Levites, Ph.D., David Borchelt, Ph.D., and Todd Golde, M.D., Ph.D.,…
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CTRND Neuroscientists Demonstrate Link Between Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases
CTRND faculty members Jada Lewis and Benoit Giasson along with UF graduate student Rachel Bailey and Jason P. Covy of Stanford University have reported in Acta Neuropathologica their discovery of a biological mechanism linking Parkinson’s disease to Alzheimer’s disease. Their NIH/NINDS funded research focused on the LRRK2 (“lerk two”) enzyme…
CTRND Researcher Collaborator in National Effort to Discover Therapies for Alzheimer’s Disease
Dr. Todd Golde is among a group of researchers from UF, The Mayo Clinic Florida, and The Institute for Systems Biology in Seattle who have received a grant from the NIH and NIA to investigate potential therapies for Alzheimer’s Disease. …
CTRND Faculty Promoted
Congratulations are due to Dr. Sylvain Doré for his promotion to the rank of Professor in recognition of his contributions to the students of the University of Florida!…
CTRND Postdoctoral Associate Recognized by NIH-NINDS
Shekher Mohan Ph.D. was awarded the NIH-NINDS RUTH L. KIRSCHSTEIN NATIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE AWARDS (NSRA) FOR INDIVIDUAL POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWS (F32). This is a three award that offers an opportunity to enhance the fellow’s understanding of the health-related sciences and extend his/her potential for a productive research career. Dr. Mohan will…
Center Researcher Releases New Article in Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy
Dr. Brenda Moore is first author of an article published in the journal Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy. CTRND members Dr. Paramita Chakrabarty, Dr. Yona Levites, Thomas Ladd, also contributed to this new study, as did researchers from Mayo Clinic Jacksonville. The work was directed by the…
CTRND Undergraduate Receives HHMI Science for Life Undergraduate Research Award
The HHMI has recognized Chase Chambers, a UF junior and member of Dr. Sylvain Doré’s research team, for his outstanding research work. This award will provide him the opportunity to work on an independent research project, under Dr. Doré’s guidance, looking into the roles of prostaglandin E2 receptors in…
CTRND HHMI Student Recognized for Research Excellence
Marcelle Altshuler just received 3rd prize in the HHMI Science for Life Creativity in Arts and Sciences poster presentation for her work on “Developing Neurons are sensitive to TDP-43 Induction”. There were ~130 participants, with only 20 prizes awarded. This award will provide Marcelle with travel funding to attend the…
CTRND Researcher 2012 Thomas H Maren Junior Investigator Awardee
Continuing the CTRND’s tradition of research excellence, Dr. Naruhiko Sahara has been honored as a recipient of a 2012 Thomas H Maren Junior Investigator award. Dr. Sahara’s research explores the underlying mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease and related neurodegenerative disorders, focusing on protein biochemistry and neurochemistry. Specifically, Dr. Sahara is investigating…
Dr. Benoit Giasson, Associate Professor, joins the CTRND
We are pleased to announce the arrival of Dr. Benoit Giasson as a new member of the CTRND faculty.