Adrian Krainer

Prof. Adrian Krainer is an expert on the role of RNA splicing proteins in cancer, neurological and rare diseases. His lab is a leader in understanding the mechanisms of RNA splicing, and the means by which faulty splicing can be corrected. Prof. Krainer has published widely on RNA splicing in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a neuromuscular disease that is the leading genetic cause of death in infants. He was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for his work in this field and serves as a board member and advisor for multiple companies and organizations. Professor Krainer received his PhD from Harvard University.