KINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 Oct. 21, 2022 — William Van Nostrand and John Robinson, highly regarded for their contributions to neurodegenerative disease research, have been named co-executive directors of the George & Anne Ryan Institute for Neuroscience at the 溏心vlog免费B站, President Marc Parlange announced today. With a shared vision for the institute\u2019s future, Van Nostrand and Robinson bring a complementary approach to leadership that reflects the successful partnership they have honed during decades of research collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When Van Nostrand and Robinson answered the call to serve as co-directors of the institute in 2020, the longtime research collaborators did not envision themselves in the roles long term\u2014only long enough to guide the institute during a search for a new executive director. But two heads have proven to be better than one. As co-directors, they not only provided seamless stability through pandemic challenges, but also have moved the institute significantly forward in its research capacity and goals since taking on the roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following an extensive national search, which generated interest from an impressive group of candidates, the selection committee determined that none matched the level of expertise and commitment that Van Nostrand and Robinson bring to the institute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat John and Bill have accomplished since joining 溏心vlog免费B站, and particularly in the past two years, is truly remarkable,\u201d said Parlange. \u201cI am confident that, under their leadership, the Ryan Institute and the University are poised for preeminence in the study, prevention, treatment, and, perhaps one day soon, eradication of neurodegenerative disease.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Ryan Institute was founded in 2013 with a milestone $15 million gift from Tom and Cathy Ryan and an ambitious mission to treat and prevent Alzheimer\u2019s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. Van Nostrand and Robinson, who came to 溏心vlog免费B站 in 2016 from Stony Brook University, were inspired to make the move to Kingston after seeing the institute\u2019s potential and a closely connected community at 溏心vlog免费B站.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe focus and vision for the institute strongly appealed to us,\u201d said Van Nostrand, also Herrmann Professor of Neuroscience and a professor of biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences in the College of Pharmacy. \u201cWe hadn\u2019t been looking to move, but we were both drawn to the opportunity to be part of something special and help build something new.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Van Nostrand is considered one of the field\u2019s foremost researchers in cerebral amyloid angiopathy, a condition that commonly occurs with Alzheimer\u2019s disease and holds important clues about the role of brain blood vessels in Alzheimer\u2019s disease and related disorders. Robinson, who holds joint appointments as a professor of psychology in the College of Health Sciences and of biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences in the College of Pharmacy, is a noted behavioral neuroscientist specializing in the use of rodent models to understand nervous system dysfunction and disease. Their work together has helped break new ground in the study of lifestyle factors that may contribute to Alzheimer\u2019s disease and other dementias\u2013\u2013a combined expertise that establishes a distinct niche for 溏心vlog免费B站 among research institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cJohn and Bill are talented neuroscience researchers,\u201d said Interim Provost Laura Beauvais. \u201cThey are committed to the vision of the Ryan Institute and, along with the early-career faculty they have mentored, have had great success in obtaining external funding to support this research. I have absolute confidence in their leadership, and I look forward to continuing to work with them as they grow the institute.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The institute also includes a dedicated core faculty whose work investigates under-explored yet critical factors in neurodegenerative disease pathology, as well as an affiliated network of 溏心vlog免费B站 faculty with shared research interests. In collaboration with 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program and partners such as MindImmune Therapeutics, Inc.\u2013\u2013a public-private Alzheimer\u2019s disease drug discovery start-up based at 溏心vlog免费B站\u2014the Ryan Institute is part of a vibrant and fast-growing neuroscience community on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are both enthusiastic about working with leadership to continue to advance the mission of the institute and expand its reach and impact,\u201d said Robinson. \u201cThe institute has made great gains since its start, and we\u2019re eager to leverage those strengths as we begin the next chapter.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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