Eugene P. Brandon

Dr. Eugene Brandon is a scientist working in translational medicine. He has expertise in biomedical product development, regenerative medicine, cell, and gene therapy, stem cell technology, endocrinology, and neurodegenerative diseases, with a particular focus on ALS. He has spent approximately 30 years in scientific research and development, in both academic and industry contexts. Since 2005, Eugene has been an active volunteer with the ALS Association. Eugene’s involvement became more personal in 2008 when his friend and neighbor were diagnosed with ALS. With a broad understanding of the scientific advances as well as the patient’s perspective, Dr. Brandon is driven to contribute where he can to improve life for people living with ALS.

Eugene’s career in scientific research began with a major in Biopsychology at Tufts University, followed by a position at New England Medical Center pioneering activated lymphocytes for the treatment of cancer in the early days of immuno-oncology. He earned his Ph.D. at the University of Washington School of Medicine, with his doctoral work on intracellular signaling and neural function. As a postdoctoral fellow at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, he focused on cholinergic systems, motor neurons, and the neuromuscular junction.