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Kit makes CRISPR education affordable and accessible

An inexpensive kit developed by Stanford undergraduates brings hands-on lessons in the gene-editing technology to high school classrooms.

A new method addresses the problem of misplaced proteins

A new method for relocating proteins that have been misplaced in cells could mean new treatments for cancers and neurodegeneration.
Kathryn Ann “Kam” Moler

Kam Moler named Stanford vice president for SLAC

Kam Moler, Stanford physicist and former vice provost and dean of research, has been named as Stanford University’s new vice president for SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.
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Announcement

Research Communication from VPDoR for Chairs and Directors

September 27, 2024

This academic year, I will continue to use this chair's letter to help you and your colleagues stay updated on research matters across campus. This month, I am sharing updates on the following topics:

- Marlowe - Stanford’s new GPU computing cluster
- Faculty suggestions for C-Res 2024-25 topics
- C-ShaRP Voucher Program for new faculty
- nano@stanford Open House - October 9

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