Kathryn Albers
American scientist
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Early career and education
Albers obtained her Ph.D. from Stony Brook University in 1985. Following this, she finished her postdoctoral training at the University of Chicago in 1990 in cellular and molecular biology. She is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Topics in her research involve the growth and growth factors of skin and nerves.
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Achievements
In 2011, Albers became a Helen H. Molinari Memorial Lecturer. In addition, since 1992, she has been a part of the society for neuroscience. Lastly, she has been a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science since 2001.
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