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Coleen T. Murphy is a renowned researcher and professor at the Department of Molecular Biology at Princeton University. Her lab focuses on the molecular mechanisms of aging, investigating this fundamental biological process that affects all living organisms. Recent genetic breakthroughs suggest that aging is regulated rather than merely a result of cumulative cellular damage. Her research aims to understand the mechanisms behind age-associated diseases such as chronic degenerative disorders, diabetes, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases. By using model systems like the nematode C. elegans, her lab conducts whole-genome approaches to gain insights into the biological processes underlying aging. Her work has led to identifying global regulators and genes that influence lifespan, revealing conservation of these mechanisms between worms and mammals. Murphy's lab utilizes various genomic and functional analysis techniques, including RNA interference and fluorescent gene fusions, to analyze the role of longevity genes and their downstream effects. With the increasing aging population globally, her research is poised to make significant contributions to the understanding of aging and its related diseases.
Princeton University • Princeton, NJ
Coleen T. Murphy serves as a professor within the Department of Molecular Biology, where she leads research on aging.
GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.