Archives: Lab Members

Scientific Interest The brain is composed of a multitude of cell types, far too many for any one accounting, and understanding how this diversity is generated is my overarching scientific interest. Particular diversity can be found in the sensory systems, where sensory neurons often employ complex and hierarchical gene regulatory programs to tightly define their … Read more

Scientific Interest I am interested in how the cell post-transcriptionally modifies its protein expression profile in order to adapt to stress. This includes the selective translation of mRNAs encoding stress-response proteins as well as changes in mRNA degradation dynamics. Current Research Interests I am currently investigating how the truncated mRNA of BiP1, an ER-chaperone protein, … Read more

Scientific Interest Cancer biology, drug resistance, cellular stress responses, protein-protein interactions, synergistic gene activation, genome wide and sub-genome wide genetic interaction screening platforms Current Research Interests Sub-genome wide shRNA screening of multiple myeloma; dissection of potential drug protection and sensitization pathways in lymphoid cancers Former Lab Affiliations 2008-2009 Cammie Lesser, M.D., Ph.D. – Undergraduate Researcher, … Read more

Current Position Assistant Professor Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology University of California Santa Barbara daa@lifesci.ucsb.edu https://labs.mcdb.ucsb.edu/acosta-alvear/diego/ Scientific Interest Wiring of the unfolded protein response in normal cells and in disease. Current Research Interests Protein-RNA interactions operating during the ER stress response employing next generation sequencing coupled to biochemistry and cell biology methods. The … Read more

About Peter Peter Walter’s BiographyPeter’s UCSF Profile Selected Articles Harnessing Serendipity  by Esther Landhuis Along unpredictable paths to discovery, Peter Walter has maintained a sure-footed approach – to the science as well as to the people he mentors … This article features videos of interest including: Walking Along the Serendipitous Path of Discovery by Peter Walter … Read more