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Ryan S. Gray, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at The University of Texas at Austin, with an adjunct faculty appointment in the Department of Nutritional Sciences within the College of Natural Sciences.
- Education: Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Biology from UT Austin
- Postdoctoral Training: Washington University School of Medicine
Gray's research focuses on musculoskeletal diseases, particularly adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and cartilage degeneration. His lab employs a multi-tiered approach combining zebrafish, mouse, and cell culture models informed by human genomics to uncover mechanisms of spine development and disease. Key areas include:
- Genetic regulation of spine morphogenesis
- Role of cilia in cerebrospinal fluid dynamics
- Protein assembly in vertebrate evolution
- ADGRG6 and SOX9 signaling in cartilage homeostasis
His publications highlight novel genetic pathways in AIS, including Kif6, Inppl1a, and dysregulated dynein genes. Awards include the Early Investigator Podium Award (2017) and Best Poster Award (2015) from leading orthopedic societies.
Gray leads the Gray Lab, which emphasizes translational research for musculoskeletal disorders. The lab's work spans from basic science (e.g., kinesin motor proteins) to clinical applications in scoliosis diagnosis and treatment.
