Wnt Signaling and Hematopoietic Stem Cells

Mentor Areas

  • Developmental and stem cell biology
  • Hematopoiesis
  • Early vertebrate development
  • Lithium action

Description:

The lab is currently focusing on the role of GSK-3 and Wnt signaling in normal and hematopoietic stem cells. Projects include development of methods to expand human HSCs ex vivo for therapeutic applications and analysis of the role of GSK-3 in mRNA splicing in normal and malignant blood cells. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • High school chemistry and biology. 
  • AP or college level chemistry. 

Project Website

Learn more about the researcher and/or the project here.
https://www.med.upenn.edu/apps/faculty/index.php/g275/p4546

Details:

Preferred Student Year

First-year, Second-Year, Junior, Senior

Academic Term

Fall, Spring, Summer

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Volunteer

Yes

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Paid

No

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Work Study

Yes

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