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Rice University’s Gustavsson Wins $788K Award for Gene Research

3/4/2025

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Anna-Karin Gustavsson from Rice University has been awarded a remarkable $788,823 NSF CAREER Award to revolutionize gene regulation research. Her innovative project will create tools for real-time DNA interaction analysis, deepening our understanding of gene expression and its connection to diseases. Additionally, she is committed to inspiring Houston high school students through educational outreach.

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Anna-Karin Gustavsson from Rice University has been awarded a remarkable $788,823 NSF CAREER Award to revolutionize gene regulation research. Her innovative project will create tools for real-time DNA interaction analysis, deepening our understanding of gene expression and its connection to diseases. Additionally, she is committed to inspiring Houston high school students through educational outreach.