UT Southwestern Professor Awarded Hill Prize for Cholesterol Control Research

Russell DeBose-Boyd, PhD

Dr. Russell DeBose-Boyd, PhD, Professor of Molecular Genetics at UT Southwestern Medical Center, has been honored with the Hill Prize in Biological Sciences by TAMEST for his groundbreaking research on cholesterol control mechanisms. This recognition, supported by Lyda Hill Philanthropies, highlights Dr. DeBose-Boyd's pivotal work on HMG-CoA reductase regulation, crucial for cholesterol synthesis. His research holds promise for advancing treatments, including statins, for managing high blood cholesterol levels, thus contributing significantly to cardiovascular health.