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Benjamin Philpot explains Angelman drug prospects
The Presenter
Benjamin Philpot
Associate Professor, University of North Carolina, School of Medicine
Much of Benjamin Philpot’s work focuses on trying to determine the synaptic basis of Angelman syndrome and autism, as well investigating how synaptic plasticity is controlled.
On 25 September, Benjamin Philpot discussed his work investigating compounds to treat Angelman syndrome. He presented data on a pharmacological agent that activates a gene silenced in those with the disorder. Philpot is associate professor of cell and molecular physiology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill.
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