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Robert Sanders Williams

Professor of Medicine
Medicine, Cardiology
Carmichael Bldg, Box 104775, Durham, NC 27701
300 North Duke St Room 47-205, Durham, NC 27701

Overview


The Williams lab seeks to discover fundamental mechanisms of cell regulation pertinent to human health and disease, and to develop technologies that are applicable to clinical medicine. Recent progress has included the characterization of novel proteins and pathways that modulate proliferation and differentiation of myogenic stem cells, hypertrophic growth of the heart, mitochondrial biogenesis and fiber type-specific gene expression in skeletal muscles.

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Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Medicine · 2021 - Present Medicine, Cardiology, Medicine

Education, Training & Certifications


Duke University · 1974 M.D.