Will Towler, Ph.D.

Bring your research into the real world

Modern medical advances can sound like science fiction. I have been there, trying to explain why what I do matters even though the link between the lab and the outside world seems odd. I have had to convey, both to experts and to lay audiences, how images like this eerily beautiful, spinning mouse paw relate to stacks of clinical data, and how that transforms our understanding of how disrupted signaling in a rare disease affects skeletal joints. And that kind of catered synthesis is what I love to do.

“Oh so that’s how it works—no one’s explained it that way before!”

I rapidly distill the essence of scientific findings, clarify it, and flavor it for accessibility and engagement with any audience. With over thirteen years of research experience in rare diseases and skeletal biology, I know how to communicate esoteric findings to patients, researchers, clinicians, and donors to spark lasting curiosity. Together, we bridge the gap between the often-siloed work of laboratories and the people who benefit the most from it.