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Associate Investigator Sue Jaspersen, PhD, was elected as an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow for her distinguished contributions to her field.
Associate Investigator Sue Jaspersen, PhD, was elected as an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow for her distinguished contributions to the field of cell biology, particularly for her research on the yeast spindle pole body and nuclear envelope using imaging and genetics.
Jaspersen is one of 391 members elected in 2016 as Fellows of the Association. The tradition of electing AAAS Fellows began in 1874 to recognize members’ efforts to advance science or its applications.
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29 July 2025
"Most of my best ideas—and opportunities—came from conversations with other scientists. Share data, workshop problems, collaborate. It’s the single most valuable habit I’ve cultivated."
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In The News
25 July 2025
Published in Technology Networks, scientists have discovered how two genes control the regeneration of sensory hair cells in zebrafish, offering new clues for addressing hearing loss in humans. Published in Nature Communications, the study, led by Tatjana Piotrowski, PhD, provides a clearer picture of how stem cells and their progeny divide to replenish damaged tissue – a process that fish perform naturally but humans cannot. These findings could open new avenues for regenerative medicine research targeting hearing and balance disorders.
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In The News
22 July 2025
From SciTechDaily, zebrafish can regrow hearing cells we can’t, and scientists have just found two genes that may explain how. This discovery could pave the way for future therapies to reverse hearing loss in humans.
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In The News
20 July 2025
From StudyFinds, new research from the Piotrowski Lab published in Nature Communications, the study reveals that the regenerative process is far more flexible than previously understood, opening new avenues for therapeutic approaches that don’t rely on traditional cell division pathways.
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