Fields Center for FSHD & Neuromuscular Research
Scientific Advisory Board
Three respected scientists have agreed to serve on the Fields Center Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). They include:
John Kissel, MD. Professor of Neurology and Vice-Chair of the
Department of Neurology at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
Dr. Kissel is one of the country’s most highly respected clinical
neuromuscular specialists. He has a long-standing interest and research
experience in FSHD.
John Porter, PhD. Program Director, Neuromuscular Disease, at
the National Institutes of Health/NINDS. Dr. Porter is involved in all
extramural research activities dealing with neuromuscular diseases and
will provide the Board with a broad view of the field as well as emerging
trends in research and funding opportunities.
Maurice Swanson,
PhD. Professor of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology at the University
of Florida. Dr. Swanson is an outstanding scientist
who, together with Dr. Thornton, helped unravel the pathophysiologic
mechanisms underlying myotonic muscular dystrophy.
We are pleased to have such knowledgeable and well-respected individuals working with this program.