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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.