Congratulations to Drs. Jeffrey Holt, Andrew Griffith, and Gwenaelle Geleoc for receiving the ARO 2021 Pioneer Award! This award will be presented at the ARO 2021 Virtual MidWinter Meeting. Please see below for more about their work and to learn more about the recipients.
Awarded for their joint work leading to significant advance in hearing and vestibular science: the identification of the ion channel proteins (TMC proteins) that sense sound and head motions in the inner ear, and water displacement in lateral line organs. This highly significant discovery is the direct product of a decade or more of innovative and virtuoso experiments that reflect scientific vision, acumen, and tenacity. The identity of the transduction channels has both fundamental and translational importance for therapy for inner ear genetic disorders.
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| Dr. Jeffrey Holt Harvard University |
Dr. Gwenaelle Geleoc Harvard University |
Dr. Andrew Griffith University of Tennessee Health Science Center |