Postdoctoral associate or fellow, Garcia-Castro-Lab Neural Crest Biology

“Induction, specification and differentiation potential of Neural Crest Cells”

Neural Crest (NC) cells, are a multipotent migratory cell of central relevance for vertebrate evolution and diversity which are also involved in many human health conditions. We embraced a comparative approach in a number of amniotes (chick, mouse, rabbit, and human) identifying signaling pathways,  transcriptional and epigenetic mechanisms responsible for NC origin and astonishing differentiation potential. We have pioneered work analyzing earlier events in the formation of NC in amniotes, and established a fast, robust and efficient human model based in pluripotent stem cells. We are also engaged in promising translational efforts to address Neurocristopathies and possible therapeutics.

We are looking for passionate researchers (Postdoctoral Scholars) with experience in molecular biology, stem cell biology and/or early embryology. Please e-mail CV, summary and relevance of your current research, a brief description of your interest in our lab, and the names of up to three references to Martin.garcia-castro[at]ucr.edu.

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