Curing diabetes one fish at a time; the long road to translational research
| Dates: | 21 May 2013 |
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| Times: | 13:00 - 14:00 |
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| What is it: | Seminar |
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| Organiser: | Faculty of Life Sciences |
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| Who is it for: | Current University students |
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| Speaker: | Didier Stainier, , |
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Part of the Tissue Systems seminar series
My lab investigates questions related to organogenesis including cell differentiation, tissue morphogenesis, organ homeostasis and function, as well as organ regeneration. We study these questions in zebrafish as well as in mouse and are currently looking at several mesodermal (heart, vasculature) and endodermal (pancreas, lung, liver) organs. We utilize both forward and reverse genetic approaches, and aim to dissect cellular processes using high-resolution live imaging. One goal of our studies is to gain understanding of vertebrate organ development at the single-cell level, and beyond. This talk will focus on small molecule screens relevant to glucose homeostasis, including looking for compounds that increase pancreatic beta-cell regeneration.
Hosted by Shane Herbert
Speakers
Didier Stainier
Role: MPI for Heart & Lung Researh
Organisation: Max Planck Institute
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Michael Smith Lecture Theatre
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