Oswald Steward, PhD, 2026 Kavli Prize laureate and FRAXA-funded Fragile X researcher

Oswald Steward Wins 2026 Kavli Prize for Discovery That Transformed Fragile X Research

Oswald Steward, PhD, longtime FRAXA-funded investigator and member of FRAXA’s Scientific Advisory Board, has won the 2026 Kavli Prize in Neuroscience.

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Drs. Oswald Steward and Patricia Pirbhoy in their laboratory, studying RNA localization and gene activity in Fragile X syndrome using spatial transcriptomics.

Uncovering the Dynamics of FMR1 Using Spatial Transcriptomics for Fragile X

Scientists investigate how changes in RNA localization affect cognition and behavior in Fragile X, building knowledge toward more precise therapies.

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Targeting Cognitive Function in Fragile X Syndrome

Why do males and females experience Fragile X differently? This team is studying brain signaling pathways to uncover sex-based differences and guide treatments.

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Protein Synthesis in Interneurons in Fragile X Mice

A $100K FRAXA grant helped Dr. Oswald Steward at the University of California study protein synthesis in Fragile X mouse interneurons.

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