Episode 79: Rob Screaton, PhD, Associate Professor at The University of Toronto

TheSugarScience Podcast- curating the scientific conversation in type 1 diabetes

English - May 11, 2021 05:59 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MB
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Previous Episode: Episode 78: Avenesh Thakor, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Radiology at Stanford University (Re-Release)

Next Episode: Episode 80: Jonathan Weissman, PhD, Professor of Biology at MIT

In this episode, Rob Screaton joins us to discuss one major question: Can we get adult human beta cells to regenerate?

His lab uses high-throughput functional genomic imaging screens to identify novel players involved in cell signaling pathways that control human pancreatic beta cell proliferation. In addition, we are interested in the function and quality control of mitochondria, critical subcellular organelles essential for cell function and survival.

This episode is in our Ask the Expert style:

Ask the Expert is a ~30 minute digital cafe experience where scientists and grad students can meet and exchange with thought leaders in the field of type 1 diabetes. Link below to sign up for a seat in the cafe!

https://thesugarscience.org/ask-the-expert/