I’ve launched a new Rice center called the Amyloid Mechanism and Disease Center (or simply, the Amyloid Center), which is supported by three years of funding from my start-up package.

The goal of the center is to bring together Rice faculty and students working on amyloids or amyloidogenic proteins in any capacity. Our focus spans neurodevelopment, neuronal function, and neurodegeneration, as well as materials research and the emerging roles of amyloids in cancer. The center is inclusive and aims to connect protein biophysics with biochemistry and cell biology to foster synergy and collaboration across disciplines. Whether you are deeply engaged in amyloid research or simply curious to learn more, or if you have expertise in a technique that could be useful, you are welcome to join.

The center will have a kick-off symposium From Molecules to Mind’ on January 21, 2026. See website here for more info and registration

If you’d like to become affiliated with the center and receive updates on events, including the January kickoff, please click here to sign up and join the mailing list.

The Amyloid Center contributes to the broader neuroscience community as an integral part of the Rice Brain Institute.