Christian L. Lorson , PhD
- Curators' Distinguished Professor Pathobiology and Integrative Medical Sciences
- Principal Investigator Christopher S. Bond Life Sciences Center
Research
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Areas of expertise
- Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
- Developmental Neuroscience
- Translational/Clinical Neuroscience
Research Summary
The lab of Dr. Chris Lorson is focused on the molecular genetics and therapeutic development opportunities for neurodegenerative diseases, in particular spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), SMA with respiratory distress type I (SMARD1), and Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT).