Congratulations to Biochemistry & Molecular Biology professor Bruce Knutson, PhD on his $90k grant from the National Institute of General Medical sciences to continue his study of RNA polymerase I (Pol I) transcription.  

Upstate researcher receives grant to continue study of RNA polymerase I transcription

"Its upregulation in human cells is a hallmark of cancer while its downregulation is a hallmark of several developmental disorders," says Knutson. "The goals of our work is provide a conceptual framework for understanding the link between Pol I and human disease and possibly illuminate new avenues for therapeutic interventions." 

His office also received a NIGMS Post-Bac diversity supplement for this project as well. It will support PREP-Up student Kairo Baylor's continued work on this project as she heads into her second year in the program. 

Read more about PREP-Up here-  

https://www.upstate.edu/grad/programs/prep-up.php