Thomas P Zwaka, MD, PhD
About Me
Dr. Zwaka’s research focuses on fundamental questions surrounding stem cell biology, including how to reverse the process of differentiation and “re-program” any given cell type into a pluripotent stem cell. Zwaka Lab website: https://www.zwakalab.org/
Language
English
Position
PROFESSOR | Cell, Developmental & Regenerative Biology
Research Topics
Apoptosis/Cell Death, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Embryology, Epigenetics, Gene Regulation, Gene Therapy, Stem Cells, Tissue Engineering, Transcription Factors, Transcriptional Activation and Repression
Multi-Disciplinary Training Areas
Development Regeneration and Stem Cells [DRS]
Industry Relationships
Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology companies, and other outside entities to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their outside financial relationships.
Dr. Zwaka has not yet completed reporting of Industry relationships.
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