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Lynne Maquat, PhD, of the University of Rochester and Alexander Varshavsky, PhD, of the California Institute of Technology have been awarded the prestigious 2024 Dr. Paul Jannsen Award for their fundamental discoveries in the regulated degradation of RNAs and proteins. Dr. Maquat’s research has unveiled how cells selectively destroy flawed messenger RNA molecules to prevent the […]

Developing targeted therapies for rare cardiomyopathies is challenging: difficulties identifying patients, delivering therapeutics, and accessing heart tissue results in a 50% mortality rate 5 years after diagnosis.  Early, accurate disease detection and classification can significantly improve outcomes for patients with rare cardiomyopathies. Achieving these goals requires multiple novel technologies to coalesce that will enable early […]

Since 2004, the Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research has honored scientists who have made a transformational contribution toward the improvement of human health. This prestigious award honors the legacy of Dr. Paul Janssen, an exceptionally gifted and passionate scientist who revolutionized modern medicine and inspired a new generation of researchers. This half-day virtual […]