On March 5, 2026, Joshua Lass successfully defended his doctoral thesis, “Long-read Sequencing in Repeat Expansion Disorders,” at the Institute of Neurogenetics.
Supervised by Prof. Joanne Trinh, his outstanding work has been recommended for the distinction of summa cum laude, the highest academic honor awarded in the course of a doctoral examination.
His research advances the understanding of repeat expansion disorders through innovative long-read sequencing approaches and provides valuable new insights into the field of neurogenetics. By applying cutting-edge genomic methods to complex hereditary disorders, his work aligns closely with the goals of ProtectMove to deepen our understanding of the genetic mechanisms underlying neurological disease.
ProtectMove warmly congratulates Dr. Lass on this remarkable achievement and looks forward to the continued impact of his work.