The biology of the endoplasmic reticulum in health and disease
Targeting the IRE-1/XBP-1 pathway for the treatment of B cell cancer.
Neuroendocrinology Of Energy Balance Control
Mesolimbic reward system and caudal brainstem; hormones involved in food intake and body weight regulations.
Leukodystrophy Center Of Excellence
Under Dr. Vanderver’s leadership, the multidisciplinary Leukodystrophy Center team is focused on creating new standards of care for children with leukodystrophies by advancing leukodystrophy gene discovery, creating new therapies, and supporting and advocating for patients and their families.
Understanding and controlling how cells work using synthetic biology
The Bugaj Lab studies how cells make decisions, and we build molecular tools to study and control cell function for basic and therapeutic application.
Studies In Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Dynamics Simulations and Biostatistics
Dr. Stefanovski’s research focus is in the field of biomedical sciences, at the intersection of integrative physiology, statistics and computational biology.
Tobacco Regulatory Science and Tobacco Control
Projects will vary. Interested students should contact us to discuss possibilities
Occupational Exposures and Infections In Medical Center and University Research Workers
Projects will vary. Interested students should contact us to discuss possibilities
President and Ceo, The Wistar Institute
Our laboratory studies mechanisms of tumor growth and progression using a collection of cellular, molecular and genetic experimental approaches. Projects focus on the role of tumor metabolism and the modulation of mitochondrial cell death in the acquisition of aggressive tumor traits, including therapy resistance and metastatic competence
Forebrain Development In Relation To Autism and Schizophrenia
Projects will vary. Interested students should contact us to discuss possibilities