Images of Dr. Mandrycky demonstrating the myosin crossbridge cycle overlay on a diagram of the myosin crossbridge cycle.

Muscle Myosin Makes a Halloween Debut Thanks to CTMR Postdoc Christian Mandrycky!

Dr. Christian Mandrycky, a postdoc jointly mentored by CTMR Investigators Mike Regnier & David Mack, was invited to present his work at the Cardiovascular Biology Breakfast Club Seminar Series on the spookiest day of the year– October 31, 2024 — Halloween!  Talk Title: Modeling distal arthrogryposis with stem cell derived skeletal muscle Christian brought the Halloween…

CTMR Hosting Distinguished Lecturer Steven Schwartz

CTMR Hosting Distinguished Lecturer Steven Schwartz

The CTMR is thrilled to host Dr. Steve Schwartz, Regents Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Arizona at today’s Cardiovascular Biology Breakfast Club seminar series. Dr. Schwartz shares his work on: Theoretical studies of the cardiac thin and thick filament- Structure, the allosteric transmission of mutation and drug mechanism.

Come work with us!

Come work with us!

Please see the below descriptions of 3 excellent, available postdoc positions in CTMR Investigator Labs. Please consider applying and/or share with your networks! The Regnier Lab invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow to join our cutting-edge research on gene & cell therapy for heart disease. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop genome-edited induced…

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Multiscale collaboration leads to monumental multiscale modeling

How individuals, labs, centers, and institutions collaborated to produce the first ever computational model showing changes at the protein level manifesting at the protein, sarcomere, cell, tissue, and organ level. A new study made partially possible by the CTMR Quantitative Analysis Core Resources was recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences…

Reminder to Register & Submit your Abstract for the CTMR Symposium!

Reminder to Register & Submit your Abstract for the CTMR Symposium!

5th Annual CTMR Symposium WHEN: November 12, 2024, 9:00AM – 6:30PM PT WHERE: UW South Lake Union (SLU) campus (850 Republican St., Seattle, WA, 98109), C Building, Orin Smith Auditorium Please join us for an exciting day of science including a Keynote Session with investigators from the Study of Muscle, Mobility, and Aging (SOMMA), a Featured Research…

Muscular Dystrophy Seminar Tomorrow- 5/23

Muscular Dystrophy Seminar Tomorrow- 5/23

The Seattle Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Specialized Research Center is hosting a Distinguished Lecturer at the Breakfast Club seminar series that may be of interest to CTMR folks. Please join us tomorrow for the seminar by Dr. Józef Dulak, University Kraków, Poland, who is visiting Jeff Chamberlain’s Lab as a Fullbright Scholar. If you are interested…

Join us for a special event focusing on Myotonic Dystrophy!

Join us for a special event focusing on Myotonic Dystrophy!

This special event, jointly hosted by the Seattle Senator Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Specialized Research Center (MDSRC) and the CTMR, is a fabulous opportunity for researchers and clinicians to connect with the myotonic dystrophy community over food and refreshments. We are thrilled that Dr. John Day will join us from Standford for a research seminar on…

Aditi Prabhala- Husky 100!

Aditi Prabhala- Husky 100!

Congratulations to Aditi Prabhala for being selected as a 2024 Husky 100 member! The Husky 100 list recognizes undergraduate and graduate students who make the most of their time at UW. Aditi Prabhala is an undergraduate student in the Regnier Heart and Muscle Mechanics (HAMM) Lab mentored by PhD student, Kerry Kao. In addition to her…