As a renowned neurologist who ran a clinical service for more than 20 years, Prof. Thomas A. Rando brings a strong translational focus to his research and leadership roles in research enterprises. His interdisciplinary research program has made significant contributions to the fields of stem cell biology, the biology of aging, regenerative medicine, and degenerative diseases.
As a pioneer in stem cell aging, Prof. Rando has published over 200 research articles and has mentored more than 100 graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and visiting scholars, many of whom have embarked on successful independent careers in academia and industry. He has earned numerous awards, including the NIH Director’s Transformative Research Award, the NIH Director’s Pioneer Award, the Ellison Medical Foundation Senior Scholar Award in Aging, and the Paul Beeson Physician Faculty Scholar in Aging. He is a member of several professional societies, including the American Neurological Association, and has been honoured with prestigious recognitions such as election to the American Academy of Neurology, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the National Academy of Medicine.
Prof. Rando is currently a Professor of Neurology and Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology at The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the Director of the UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center. Prior to joining UCLA, Prof. Rando was a professor of neurology and neurological sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine, where he also served as director of The Paul F. Glenn Center for the Biology of Aging and deputy director of the Stanford Center on Longevity.