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Luisa Cochella is an Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her research focuses on transcriptional and post-transcriptional mechanisms in animal cell diversification, particularly during developmental processes. Cochella has examined the gene-regulatory mechanisms that dictate how various cell types, such as neurons and muscle cells, achieve their specialized functions amidst evolutionary pressures. She has contributed significantly to our understanding of how post-transcriptional regulation by microRNAs impacts cellular specialization. Notably, her methodology includes advanced techniques for profiling microRNAs in specific cell types, allowing for a more refined understanding of their roles in development and evolution. Cochella’s work employs Caenorhabditis elegans as a primary model system, utilizing cutting-edge molecular biology and genetic tools to uncover fundamental concepts in cellular differentiation. Her research illuminates how transcription factors act in temporal conjunction to shape cell identity and how microRNAs mediate spatial and temporal boundaries in biological processes, thereby influencing animal complexity and health.
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine • Baltimore, MD
Conduct research and teach in the field of molecular biology and genetics.
Department of Pathology - PhD in Pathobiology. GRE is not required.