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Ronald E. Allen is the expert on satellite cell regulation, as recognized by delivery of the 2010 Alexander Mauro Lecture at the FASEB Summer Research Conference. Allen participated on the first ASAS Growth and Development program committee and on the first USDANRI Animal Growth and Development review committee. Allen has authored numerous, highly visible scientific articles. His awards include Outstanding Young Animal Scientist (Western Section, 1987), ASAS Animal Growth and Development Award (2000) and the University of Arizona, College of Agriculture Research Faculty of the Year (2004). Ronald Allen is the Roy R. and Phyllis Ede Hislop and William J. and Rosina Ede Endowed Chair and Head of the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Arizona.