Robert D. Blank, MD, PhD
Email: rdb@medicine.wisc.edu
Title: Associate Professor
Department: Medicine
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Education
AB 1978 Columbia College, Columbia University, New York, NY
BA 1980 University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
MD, PhD 1988 New York University, New York, NY
Research Focus
My lab studies bone genetics, at several different levels. Most of our effort is devoted to identifying genes that contribute to differences in bone’s biomechanical performance. We use the mouse as a model system for most of this work. Other projects study the genetic basis of congenital vertebral malformations and the genetics of idiopathic scoliosis.
Program Activities
- Joined ERP Program: 2009
Research Funding
- PI NIH 5 R01AR054753 07/15/2009 - 5/31/2014 Congenic Mouse Strains Harboring Bone Strength Quantitative Trait Loci
- PI VA Merit Review 10/1/07 - 09/30/11 Genetics of Bone Tissue Quality in Inbred Mice.
Trainees
| Current Trainees | Degree Goal |
| Jasmin Kristianto | PhD |
| Past Trainees | Degree Completed |