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At UC Davis, Daniel Starr studies how the inner structure of cells helps them stay healthy and do their jobs. His NIH-funded lab discovered the LINC complex, a key structure that anchors the cell nucleus. When this system breaks down, it can disrupt cell function and lead to diseases like cancer, ALS and muscular dystrophy. By exploring how cells are organized and how they move, his work is uncovering important clues about the roots of many serious conditions.
When cells lose their structure, major diseases can follow. Starr’s discoveries could lead to earlier detection and better treatments. Without continued NIH support, this progress and the training of the next generation of scientists could be lost, slowing the search for cures to major diseases.
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*About From Labs to Lives*
In our From Labs to Lives series, UC Davis researchers describe the impact of their work and the consequences if federal funding for medical research were reduced or eliminated. Our research strengthens the U.S. economy and drives innovation in science and medicine. By finding new treatments and preventing illness, our work saves lives.
*Timestamps*
1:01 Tell us about your federally funded research project.
2:37 Tell us about the breakthrough innovations or public impact of your research.
3:37 Tell us about the implications if federal funding is reduced or eliminated.
*More About Starr’s Research*
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In Focus Top Research Stories: https://www.ucdavis.edu/in-focus?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=labs_to_lives&utm_content=cell_structure
UC Davis Discoveries: https://www.ucdavis.edu/research/discoveries?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=labs_to_lives&utm_content=cell_structure
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*About UC Davis*
Since the beginning, we’ve outgrown expectations. Established in 1908 as a university farm, UC
Davis has continually branched out, challenged the way things are done, and gained recognition
for solving complex problems related to health, environment, culture and society. Our 5,300-acre
campus borders the city of Davis, a vibrant college town of about 68,000 people in Yolo County.
UC Davis is among the most comprehensive campuses in the University of California system,
with four colleges and six professional schools that offer over 100 undergraduate majors and
more than 100 graduate and professional degrees. UC Davis enrolls about 40,000 students
from over 110 countries and contributes at least $12 billion to the California economy each year.
In the 2023-24 fiscal year, the university exceeded $1 billion in research funding for the third
consecutive year, cementing its reputation as a tier one research university.
*Visual Description*
Daniel Starr speaks directly into the camera against a dark blue ombre background.
#FederalFunding #MedicalResearch #CellStructure
At UC Davis, Daniel Starr studies how the inner structure of cells helps them stay healthy and do their jobs. His NIH-funded lab discovered the LINC complex, a key structure that anchors the cell nucleus. When this system breaks down, it can disrupt cell function and lead to diseases like cancer, ALS and muscular dystrophy. By exploring how cells are organized and how they move, his work is uncovering important clues about the roots of many serious conditions.
When cells lose their structure, major diseases can follow. Starr’s discoveries could lead to earlier detection and better treatments. Without continued NIH support, this progress and the training of the next generation of scientists could be lost, slowing the search for cures to major diseases.
*Learn More* 👉 https://www.ucdavis.edu/research/labs-to-lives?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=labs_to_lives&utm_content=cell_structure
*About From Labs to Lives*
In our From Labs to Lives series, UC Davis researchers describe the impact of their work and the consequences if federal funding for medical research were reduced or eliminated. Our research strengthens the U.S. economy and drives innovation in science and medicine. By finding new treatments and preventing illness, our work saves lives.
*Timestamps*
1:01 Tell us about your federally funded research project.
2:37 Tell us about the breakthrough innovations or public impact of your research.
3:37 Tell us about the implications if federal funding is reduced or eliminated.
*More About Starr’s Research*
https://www.ucdavis.edu/research/labs-to-lives/daniel-starr?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=labs_to_lives&utm_content=cell_structure
*Explore UC Davis’ Research*
In Focus Research Videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLslgisHe5tBMLscZNtrSN6nAkWKYLzbl7&si=Xu-g72-p7rRRUkV1
In Focus Top Research Stories: https://www.ucdavis.edu/in-focus?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=labs_to_lives&utm_content=cell_structure
UC Davis Discoveries: https://www.ucdavis.edu/research/discoveries?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=labs_to_lives&utm_content=cell_structure
*Subscribe to UC Davis*
youtube.com/@UCDavis
*Join the Aggie Community*
UC Davis: https://www.ucdavis.edu/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=labs_to_lives&utm_content=cell_structure
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ucdavis.bsky.social
Facebook: facebook.com/UCDavis
Instagram: instagram.com/ucdavis
TikTok: tiktok.com/@ucdavis
Twitter/X: https://x.com/ucdavis
*About UC Davis*
Since the beginning, we’ve outgrown expectations. Established in 1908 as a university farm, UC
Davis has continually branched out, challenged the way things are done, and gained recognition
for solving complex problems related to health, environment, culture and society. Our 5,300-acre
campus borders the city of Davis, a vibrant college town of about 68,000 people in Yolo County.
UC Davis is among the most comprehensive campuses in the University of California system,
with four colleges and six professional schools that offer over 100 undergraduate majors and
more than 100 graduate and professional degrees. UC Davis enrolls about 40,000 students
from over 110 countries and contributes at least $12 billion to the California economy each year.
In the 2023-24 fiscal year, the university exceeded $1 billion in research funding for the third
consecutive year, cementing its reputation as a tier one research university.
*Visual Description*
Daniel Starr speaks directly into the camera against a dark blue ombre background.
#FederalFunding #MedicalResearch #CellStructure
