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Professor Aziz Aboobaker is a Tutorial Fellow at Lady Margaret Hall and specializes in Comparative Functional Genomics. His research focuses on animal regeneration and the role of stem cells in this process. By using the planarian flatworm as a model system, he studies the basic mechanisms of tissue regeneration and the characteristics of adult stem cells known as neoblasts, which are crucial for the remarkable regeneration capabilities of these organisms. Professor Aboobaker also investigates the molecular mechanisms associated with cancer, aging, and the regulation of stem cell behaviors such as proliferation, differentiation, and migration. His work extends to genomic studies, including sequencing the genome of the amphipod crustacean Parhyale hawaiensis, known for its regenerative abilities. Through his research, he aims to deepen understanding of the relationship between regeneration, stem cells, and aging, focusing on how highly regenerative animals tackle the challenges of tissue regeneration.
Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.