Xiao Zhou Elucidating the function ofplant RanGAP in mitotic spindle orientation
Thomas Boothby Using water bears to identify novel methods for the dry storage of biomaterials
Edith Pierre-Jerome Synthetic Programming of Combinatorial Gene Regulation in Development
Alexander Leydon A synthetic approach to understanding establishment and relief of transcriptional repression
Laura Clarke Do defects in synapse pruning by human astrocytes underlie neurodevelopmental disorders?
Michele LeRoux Investigating the role of toxin-antitoxin systems in bacterial persistence
1990 LSRF alumnus Dr. Joy Bergelson and 1995 LSRF alumnus Dr. Yang Dan are two of 84 new members elected to the National Academy of Sciences. Members are elected in recognition of their distinguish...
• To identify and fund exceptional young scientists at a critical juncture of their training in all areas of basic life sciences. • To provide a high-quality peer-review service to anyone (individual, company, foundation) wishing to sponsor a fellow who shares their vision of important research.
We at the Life Sciences Research Foundation (LSRF) believe that seminal advances in life sciences depend upon the training and support of the highest quality young scientists when they are embarking on exciting and adventuresome research as postdoctoral fellows. To promote this vision we partner the best young scientists with diverse sponsors who share common interests.