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Featured Scientists

Every few months, FARA will introduce one of our researchers to you.

Feature articles include their area of research, the focus of their work and how they are helping us to achieve our goal- an effective therapy, and eventually a cure for FA.

Featured Scientist: Apr. 2014

Dr. Rob Wilson

By David Woods, PhD.

Nikolaus Friedreich (1825-1882) who gave his name to Friedreich’s Ataxia became a tenured professor of pathology at the age of 33; had, according to his biography, tremendous drive and enthusiasm… and as a teacher he was known for his ability to transmit that enthusiasm to his students.

Funny. Sounds a bit like scientific adviser to the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance, (FARA) Dr. Robert. B. Wilson. Rob, as he likes to be called, became an assistant professor of pathology and laboratory medicine at Penn in 1993 when he was 35; is possessed of bubbling energy and enthusiasm; and clearly loves to teach residents and to make them feel comfortable asking questions.

Featured Scientist: Dec. 2013

Sanjay Bidichandani

By Marilyn Downing

Sanjay Bidichandani is the newest member of our FARA Board of Directors. Dr. Bidichandani earned his MBBS from the University of Pune, India and his PhD from the University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He completed his post-doc and assistant professorship in Neurology at Baylor College before becoming Professor of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Pediatrics at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, and served as Vice-President for Research at the Muscular Dystrophy Association. He returned recently to the University of Oklahoma to become head of the Section of Genetics, Department of Pediatrics.