Dr. Nami McCarty
Regular Member
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Institute of Molecular Medicine
Centre for Stem Cell Research
Research Interests:
- Stem cells
- Cancers
- Immune regulation
The main focus of my laboratory is to understand molecular and cellular mechanisms of stem cell fate determination in hematological malignancies. We have recently identified stem-like cells in Mantle Cell Lymphoma (Stem Cell Research, 2010). Our discovery is the first stem-like cell identification in any subtypes of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Based on this discovery, we are looking for highly motivated students who will be interested in investigating whether stem-like cancer cells are responsible for immune escape/immune surveillance, which will eventually lead to cancers. The additional interests in my lab are how these stem-like cells are generated and differentiated during development of normal and malignant B cells. Various knock out and transgenic mice are available to investigate these events. The students will receive training in the use of in vivo and in vitro culture systems, FACS analyses, immunohistochemistry, handling of mice, basic molecular biology techniques etc. Nami McCarty
Program Affiliations:
Contact Information
Phone: 713.500.2495
Email: Nami.McCarty@uth.tmc.edu
Office: IMM/SRB 630H
Title: Assistant Professor
Education:
Ph.D. - Purdue University - 2000
