Dr. Gerd Blobel

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Biography

Gerd Blobel is an investigator at the Blobel Laboratory, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. His research is focused on the fundamental mechanisms involving transcription factors, chromatin regulators, and higher order chromatin. He aims to discover the genetic and epigenetic mechanisms that can lead to new treatment modalities. A major aspect of his work revolves around developmental regulation and the beta-globin locus, which plays a critical role in diseases such as sickle cell disease and thalassemia. His lab employs molecular biology and biochemistry techniques combined with advanced 3C-based technologies and single molecule tracking to understand the mechanisms of nuclear architecture, epigenetic memory, and gene expression. His contributions to basic science discoveries have been recognized by the National Academy of Medicine.

Research Interests

Molecular Biology Biochemistry Epigenomics Gene Expression Transcription Factors Chromatin Regulation Epigenetic Memory Developmental Regulation Gene Regulatory Elements

Experience

Investigator

— Present

Blobel Laboratory, Children's Hospital Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA, USA

Investigates fundamental mechanisms of transcription and chromatin regulation.

Requirements for Children's Hospital Philadelphia

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Graduate of a US or Canadian medical school or one year of US post-graduate clinical training Passed USMLE or COMLEX Part I Must pass Step II before start of training
Application Checklist
  • ERAS application form
  • Personal statement
  • Medical school transcript
  • USMLE or COMLEX scores
  • Minimum of three letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Department of Pediatrics: Pediatric Residency Program. Interviews are conducted virtually.