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Erik Griffin is an Associate Professor at the University of Warwick in the School of Life Sciences. His research mainly focuses on the mechanisms of asymmetric cell division during embryonic development, using the nematode model organism Caenorhabditis elegans. Griffin's interests include understanding how embryos generate a diverse array of cell types and the pivotal role of cell polarity in these processes. His research combines quantitative live imaging, genetic, and biochemical approaches to examine the dynamics of RNA-binding proteins and their role in the translation regulation of maternal mRNAs. He has published several influential papers on the role of PLK-1 kinase in germplasm segregation and the overall regulation of asymmetry in early embryos. Griffin earned his PhD from the California Institute of Technology and has held academic positions at Dartmouth College and Johns Hopkins University, contributing significantly to the field of developmental biology through his innovative research and mentorship to students and postdocs.
University of Warwick • Warwick, ENG
Teaching and conducting research in cell biology.
Dartmouth College • Hanover, NH
Focused on research related to embryonic development and cell division.
Dartmouth College • Hanover, NH
Researched RNA dynamics and translation in early embryonic development.
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine • Baltimore, MD
Investigated molecular mechanisms of asymmetric division.
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