Naiche Adler
Scientific Director
Research Interests
- The Kitajewski laboratory studies the genetic pathways that control the formation of blood vessels, called sprouting angiogenesis. Our lab studies how new blood vessels form in normal, healthy contexts like retinal vessels in the back of the eye, and also how new blood vessels form in pathological contexts such as cancer.
- We are currently exploring the role(s) of Notch signaling and Ackr1 proteins in endothelial regulation of inflammation and immune cell function. Our lab examines these processes using a variety of techniques. Depending on the experiment, we may introduce genetic mutations in mice, downregulate or overexpress genes in cells in tissue culture, sequence whole-genome mRNA, or assess protein activity via biochemical assays.
- Work in the Kitajewski lab is highly collaborative and involves team efforts both within the lab and with external collaborators. We are committed to excellent science and training. Young scientists can expect to learn to perform techniques in angiogenesis and cell biology, collect and analyze data, and design presentations to communicate their results.
- The Kitajewski lab is looking for motivated undergraduate students. Students will work with experienced lab members to develop a mentored project that contributes to overall lab research. Current positions require willingness to work with lab animals (mice), including paying careful attention to their health, taking tissue samples, and euthanizing as needed. If interested, please contact Dr. Naiche Adler, the scientific director for the Kitajewski lab, for further information at naiche@uic.edu.
At a Glance
- Title Scientific Director
- College College of Medicine at Chicago - Basic Sciences
- Department Department of Physiology and Biophysics
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