Dr. Olson’s laboratory studies the gene expression programs controlling neural differentiation, brain tumor genesis, and neurodegenerative diseases. Translation of laboratory findings to clinical therapeutics is accelerated through an extensive network of academic and industry collaborations.

Honors and Awards
Child Health Research Center New Investigator Award,
Burroughs Wellcome Career Award in Biomedical Sciences,
American Academy of Pediatrics Resident Research Award,
Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award,
Emily Dorfman Fellow, American Brain Tumor Association,