Faculty Interim Chair E. Richard Stanley, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology Interim Chair Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology Renée E. and Robert A. Belfer Chair in Developmental Biology 718.430.2344richard.stanley@einsteinmed.edu Areas of Research: The role of CSF-1 receptor and its ligands, CSF-1 and IL-34, in development, physiology and disease, with special emphasis on the role of the receptor in regulation of microglia in brain. View Profile Tenure Track Faculty Alissa C. Baker, M.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology) Assistant Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology 718.741.2426alissa.baker@einsteinmed.edu View Profile Nicholas E. Baker, Ph.D. Adjunct Professor, Department of Genetics Adjunct Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology Adjunct Professor, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Harold and Muriel Block Chair in Genetics Director, Department of Genetics Division of Molecular Genetics 949.824.5959n.baker@uci.edu Areas of Research: Cell-cell communication is the key process that makes complex life possible, enabling cells to follow different fates. Our current interests include cell competition, ribosome signaling mechanisms, and neuronal development. View Profile Teresa V. Bowman, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology Associate Professor, Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology) Associate Professor, Department of Medicine (Oncology & Hematology) 718.430.4001teresa.bowman@einsteinmed.edu Areas of Research: Mechanisms of hematopoietic stem cells formation and regeneration; pre-mRNA splicing regulation of hematopoiesis; identification of novel therapeutics for myelodysplastic syndrome View Profile Wei Chen, M.D., M.S. Associate Professor, Department of Medicine (Nephrology) Associate Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology wei.chen@einsteinmed.edu Areas of Research: Vascular calcification in chronic kidney disease; calciprotein particles; disorders of mineral metabolism (calcium, phosphate, magnesium) in chronic kidney disease; cellular interaction; chronic metabolic acidosis in chronic kidney disease View Profile Dianne Cox, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology 718.430.3019dianne.cox@einsteinmed.edu Areas of Research: Macrophages are important in immune function but they can also play negative roles, such as in chronic inflammatory disease, and in cancer progression. Our lab studies the mechanisms of macrophage recruitment and function. View Profile Ana Maria Cuervo, M.D., Ph.D. Distinguished Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology Distinguished Professor, Department of Medicine (Hepatology) Robert and Renée Belfer Chair for the Study of Neurodegenerative Diseases 718.430.2689ana-maria.cuervo@einsteinmed.edu Areas of Research: Understanding the molecular basis of malfunctioning of autophagy (cellular quality control system) with age and the contribution of defects on this cellular pathway to age-related disorders such as neurodegeneration, metabolic disorders and cancer. View Profile Meelad M. Dawlaty, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Genetics Associate Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology 718.678.1224meelad.dawlaty@einsteinmed.edu Areas of Research: (1) Embryonic stem cell biology, lineage specification and development. (2) Epigenetic regulation of gene expression in stem cells (3) DNA methylation and demethylation in stem cells, development and cancer. View Profile Sofia de Oliveira, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine (Hepatology) 718.430.4294sofia.deoliveira@einsteinmed.edu Areas of Research: Our lab studies neutrophils and their role in disease progression. We are particularly interested in unveiling how the presence of systemic inflammation and metabolic dysregulation found in metainflammation and inflammaging settings alter the neutrophils View Profile Antonio Di Cristofano, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology Professor, Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology) Professor, Department of Medicine (Oncology & Hematology) 718.678.1137antonio.dicristofano@einsteinmed.edu Areas of Research: Cancer Biology; utilizing in vivo models to study signaling pathways altered in advanced thyroid cancer; development of novel therapeutic strategies based on the tumor molecular landscape; tumor/microenvironment interaction View Profile Carolina Eliscovich, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine (Hepatology) Assistant Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology 718.430.3644carolina.eliscovich@einsteinmed.edu Areas of Research: We study the biology of spatially organized mRNAs in the liver. We develop microscopy technology using fluorescent-labeled probes to in situ visualize single molecules of mRNA within cells and tissue with high spatiotemporal resolution. View Profile Andreas Jenny, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology Professor, Department of Genetics Professor, Department of Medicine 718.430.4183andreas.jenny@einsteinmed.edu Areas of Research: Endosomal Microautophagy in development and disease. Lysosomal acidification. Rho Kinase in spermatogenesis. View Profile Regina M. Kuliawat, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology 718.430.8686regina.kuliawat@einsteinmed.edu Areas of Research: Areas of research: insulin granule biogenesis and mechanisms that determine content and secretion competence, how drugs/pathogens target granule behavior/insulin availability, impact of obesity on granule protein trafficking View Profile David M. Loeb, M.D., Ph.D. Professor, Department of Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology) Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology Chief, Department of Pediatrics Division of Pediatric Hematology / Oncology Linda and Earle Altman Faculty Scholar in Cancer Research 718.920.4664david.loeb@einsteinmed.edu Areas of Research: Dr. Loeb has a translational research laboratory focused on the biology and treatment of bone tumor metastasis, especially the role of Wnt signaling pathways. Other areas of interest include the role of the RNA helicase, DDX3, in bone sarcomas and the met View Profile Anne Muesch, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology Professor, Department of Medicine 718.430.3508anne.muesch@einsteinmed.edu Areas of Research: We are using cell biological approaches and epithelial organoid and primary cell cultures to understand signaling mechanisms that govern the establishment and maintenance of epithelial cell polarity and their relevance for morphogenesis and cell transform View Profile Dario F. Riascos Bernal, M.D., Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine (Cardiology) Assistant Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology 718.430.3389dario.riascosbernal@einsteinmed.edu Areas of Research: Molecular mechanisms of vascular smooth muscle and endothelial cell biology that drive cardiovascular disease, the number one cause of death worldwide. Emphasis on restenosis, atherosclerosis, and acute coronary syndrome. View Profile Michael J. Ross, M.D. Professor, Department of Medicine (Nephrology) Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology Chief, Department of Medicine Division of Nephrology 718.430.8768michael.ross@einsteinmed.edu Areas of Research: HIV-related kidney diseases Apolipoprotein L1 nephropathies Renal epithelial injury Podocyte injury Innate immunity Antiretroviral toxicity View Profile Aditi Shastri, M.B.B.S. Associate Professor, Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology) Associate Professor, Department of Medicine (Oncology & Hematology) Associate Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology 718.920.4826ashastri@montefiore.org Areas of Research: acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, cancer stem cells, transcription factors, STAT3, RNA biology and therapeutic interference, health disparities View Profile Nicholas E.S. Sibinga, M.D. Professor, Department of Medicine (Cardiology) Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology Charles and Tamara Krasne Faculty Scholar in Cardiovascular Research 718.430.2881nicholas.sibinga@einsteinmed.edu Areas of Research: Basic mechanisms of vascular remodeling and obstruction, including relevant inflammatory, metabolic, and signaling pathways, with evaluation via mouse models of vascular injury, graft vascular disease, and atherosclerosis. View Profile Amit K. Verma, M.B.B.S. Professor, Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology) Professor, Department of Medicine (Oncology & Hematology) Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology Interim Chair Department of Oncology Director, Division of Hemato-Oncology Montefiore Department of Oncology Associate Director, Translational Science Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center 718.430.8761amit.verma@einsteinmed.edu Areas of Research: Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) are hematologic malignancies characterized by ineffective hematopoiesis. We study the molecular pathogenesis of MDS to identify targetable pathways for treatment of this disease. View Profile Duncan W. Wilson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology Professor, Dominick P. Purpura Department of Neuroscience 718.430.2305duncan.wilson@einsteinmed.edu Areas of Research: Cell biology of neurotropic viruses. Mechanisms of assembly and motor-driven traffic of viruses in neurons and axons. Super-resolution imaging and correlative light and electron microscopy of viruses in fractionated neurons. View Profile Allan W. Wolkoff, M.D. Professor, Department of Medicine (Hepatology) Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology Associate Chair for Research Department of Medicine Herman Lopata Chair in Liver Disease Research Chief, Department of Medicine Division of Hepatology Director, Marion Bessin Liver Research Center 718.430.3798allan.wolkoff@einsteinmed.edu Areas of Research: Hepatocyte cell biology: mechanisms of microtubule-based subcellular trafficking of transporters and receptors including the roles of molecular motors and accessory proteins View Profile Fajun Yang, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Medicine (Endocrinology) Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology 718.678.1142fajun.yang@einsteinmed.edu Areas of Research: Regulation of gene transcription, lipid and glucose metabolism, hepatocyte and adipocyte biology, metabolic diseases View Profile Emeriti Ruth H. Angeletti, Ph.D. Professor Emerita, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology Professor Emerita, Department of Biochemistry 718.430.3475ruth.angeletti@einsteinmed.edu Areas of Research: proteomics for basic and translational research View Profile Umadas Maitra, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology 718.430.3120umadas.maitra@einsteinmed.edu View Profile Michael S. Risley, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology 718.430.2389michael.risley@einsteinmed.edu View Profile Adjunct Faculty Paul T. Jubinsky, M.D., Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology 718.430.4352pajubins@montefiore.org Areas of Research: Magmas regulation Mitochondrial protein import Oxidative phosphorylation Chemotherapy resistance View Profile John W. Murray, Ph.D. Adjunct Research Assistant Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology 718.430.2904john.murray@einsteinmed.edu View Profile Rajat Singh, M.D., Adjunct Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine (Endocrinology) Adjunct Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology 310.206.0517rajatsingh@mednet.ucla.edu Areas of Research: We are interested in understanding the roles of autophagy in metabolic regulation in physiology, during obesity, and with age. View Profile Josefa Steinhauer, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology 212.960.5400jsteinha@yu.edu Areas of Research: Drosophila genetics and cell biology, aging, and lipidomics View Profile Margarita Vigodner, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology 212.340.7769vigodner@yu.edu Areas of Research: Posttranslational modifications in testicular cells. Email: vigodner@yu.edu View Profile Non-tenure Track Faculty Violeta Chitu, Ph.D. Research Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology 718.430.2473violeta.chitu@einsteinmed.edu View Profile Heidi S. Karttunen, Ph.D. Research Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine (Nephrology) 718.430.8753heidi.karttunen@einsteinmed.edu View Profile Susmita Kaushik, Ph.D. Research Assistant Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology 718.430.2092Susmita.Kaushik@einsteinmed.edu Areas of Research: Autophagy, Aging, Protein degradation, Lysosomes, Lipid droplets, Adipose tissue View Profile Hongling Zhao, Ph.D. Research Assistant Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology 718.430.2202hongling.zhao@einsteinmed.edu Areas of Research: The roles and mechanisms of pRb-Skp2-p27 pathway in development and tumorigenesis; Identification of targeted therapeutics for prostate and lung cancers. View Profile Rongbao Zhao, Ph.D. Research Associate Professor, Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology) Research Associate Professor, Department of Medicine (Oncology & Hematology) 718.430.2594rongbao.zhao@einsteinmed.edu Areas of Research: The proton-coupled folate transporter (PCFT, SLC46A1): its physiological and pharmacological roles and its structure-function relationship View Profile Yiyu Zou, Ph.D. Research Associate Professor, Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology) Research Associate Professor, Department of Medicine (Oncology & Hematology) 718.430.4146yiyu.zou@einsteinmed.edu Areas of Research: Areas of research Cancer biology: mechanisms of inhaled carcinogen-induced lung carcinogenesis, discovery of molecular targets of premalignancy and malignancy for risk assessment, and development of novel therapeutic methods. View Profile Instructors Drishya Diwaker, Ph.D. Instructor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology 718.430.2306drishya.diwaker@einsteinmed.edu View Profile Inmaculada Tasset, Ph.D. Visiting Instructor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology 718.430.2092inmaculada.tasset@einsteinmed.edu View Profile Alus Michael Xiaoli, Ph.D. Instructor, Department of Medicine (Endocrinology) 718.678.1182alus.xiaoli@einsteinmed.edu View Profile Associates David Cohen, M.D., Ph.D. Staff Scientist, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology 718.430.3509david-isaac.cohen@einsteinmed.edu View Profile Amit Kumar, Ph.D. Staff Scientist, Department of Genetics 718.430.2855amit.kumar@einsteinmed.edu Areas of Research: My research focuses on understanding the role of cell competition, genomic instability, and the ribosome signaling network in cancer. View Profile Francisco Lazaro-Dieguez, Ph.D. Staff Scientist, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology 718.430.3509francisco.lazaro-dieguez@einsteinmed.edu Areas of Research: Cell biology; protein trafficking and cell polarity development in hepatocytes. View Profile Fnu Satya Surabhi, Ph.D. Research Assistant Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology 718.430.8847satya.surabhi@einsteinmed.edu View Profile
