Robert Reenan

Dr. Robert Reenan is a Professor of Biology at Brown University, affiliated with the Department of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry. His research spans evolutionary genetics, RNA editing, and neurogenetics, focusing on how genomes regulate rapid signaling in the brain through mechanisms like RNA editing and comparative genomics. He has contributed extensively to understanding RNA editing’s role in diseases such as ALS, Alzheimer’s, and epilepsy.

• Education: PhD in Genetics (Harvard Medical School, 1991), AB in Biology (University of Missouri, 1984)

Research Interests: Dr. Reenan investigates RNA editing, ion channels, neurogenetics, and their implications in aging, neurological disorders, and evolutionary adaptation. His work reveals how RNA editing modulates gene function in Drosophila, impacting diseases like ALS and epilepsy.

Grants & Collaborations: He has secured major grants from the ALS Association, NIH (NINDS), Ellison Medical Foundation, and NSF. Collaborations include partnerships with researchers like Stephen Helfand, Gary Wessel, and Louis Lapierre.

Teaching: Dr. Reenan teaches courses in genetics, molecular genetics, neurogenetics, and scientific communication.