Dr. W. James Nelson
Rudy J. and Daphne Donohue Munzer Professor
Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology
Stanford University School of Medicine

"Mechanotransduction at Cell-Cell Adhesions: Mechanisms and Consequences"

The John Charles Sisson Memorial Lecture is an annual event, in which an outstanding cell biologist visits the UT Campus to present a research talk and promote and enrich innovative research in the College of Natural Sciences. The endowment that supports this lecture series was established as a venue to honor and remember a valued colleague, John Charles Sisson, who passed away in his scientific and creative prime in October 2009. John's research was characterized by an in-depth knowledge of his field, combined with insight and ability to bring biochemical, genetic, and cell biological methods to bear on important problems.