By ccmbbdsDecember 30, 2017Merrill Lab News September 2017 ~Ryan defends his Doctoral dissertation! June 2017 ~NEW PUB on the etiological role of nucleolar stress in Bent Bone Dysplasia syndrome is published in Human Molecular Genetics. May 2017 ~Ryan is awarded USC’s Order of the Torch for his dedication to leadership and community service. ~Ryan gives speech for the Keck School of Medicine Ph.D. Commencement. ~Joanna and Ryan participate in the Keck School of Medicine Ph.D. Commencement Ceremony. April 2017 ~Ryan wins 1st Place Poster Award at Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC Research Day. March 2017 ~Diana wins 1st Place Poster Award at USC’s Department of Biochemistry Retreat ~Ryan speaks at USC’s Department of Biochemistry Retreat February 2017 ~Our review on joint development is highlighted in “Anatomy Now”, the official newsletter of the American Association of Anatomists. January 2017 ~Lauren and Taylor are awarded Roy E. Thomas Foundation Scholarships for their academic excellence.