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Paul Valdmanis completed his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry summa cum laude at the University of Ottawa. He earned his PhD in the laboratory of Guy Rouleau at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, focusing on the identification of pathogenic variants in genes responsible for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, and Sensory Ataxia. His postdoctoral research at Stanford University involved utilizing adeno-associated viral delivery systems for gene therapy. He joined the Division of Medical Genetics at the University of Washington in 2017 as an Associate Professor. His research aims to identify genetic contributors to neurodegenerative diseases and develop gene therapy methods. He has received numerous awards for his work, including the Governor General’s Gold Medal from McGill University and the American Society for Gene & Cell Therapy Research Excellence Award.
University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Joined the Division of Medical Genetics, conducting research on genetic factors contributing to neurodegenerative diseases.
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