Richmond professors are notorious for earning praise as their innovative research projects develop. For one biology professor in particular, the prestigious grants supporting his hard work keep rolling in.

For the second time in just one month, Isaac Skromne has received a National Science Foundation grant — this time it’s to support his research using zebrafish to explore bone disease. With the new grant, his funds now total $600,000 for his work alongside two Spider undergrads.

For this project, Skromne will explore administering medication directly to bones, as well as possible solutions for reversing the effects of bone diseases, like osteoporosis.

“Currently medications for bone diseases are not targeted and, therefore, impact other parts of the body,” Skromne said. “For example, a medication for osteoporosis might cause a patient side effects, such as nausea. Administering medication directly to bones may help.”

Congratulations, Dr. Skromne. What a way to kick off the new academic year!