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Phong Tran, Ph.D

2007 Award of Excellence
Recipient of the Michael S. Brown New Investigator Research Award

Dr. Tran was chosen for his research which focuses on deciphering basic mechanisms of motility and microtubular structure within the cell. His recent investigations have culminated in a publication in the journal Cell that was featured on the cover and highlighted in at least three other major cell biology journals.

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