Dr. Lior Mayo
Life Sciences, Neuroscience
Our research group investigates the underlying mechanisms that drive neurological disorders (from autoimmune and degenerative diseases to cancer) and translates that knowledge into meaningful medical advances.
In particular, we study how the interactions between the immune system, brain cells, and the unique metabolic landscape of the central nervous system control the progression of diseases such as Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and brain tumors.
Life Sciences
- School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research
Neuroscience
What role do glial cells play in autoimmunity and neurodegeneration? How do "normal" brain cells control the deadliest brain tumors? Can cellular metabolism regulate immune potential? Do lipids shape the immune response? How do peripheral immune cells, glial cells, and neurons communicate? Do you want to discover how to harness the power of the body's immune system to help develop new treatments for Brain tumors, Multiple Sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease?
To answer these questions (and more), we apply state-of-the-art experimental techniques, including advanced immunologic procedures, bulk, single-cell RNA-sequencing, in-vivo imaging, real-time bioenergetic analysis, targeted and untargeted molecular imaging, mass spectrometry, and more. Our research program ranges from experimental in-vitro platforms and animal models to human samples and advanced bioinformatic analysis.
Ph.D. in the fields of Neuroimmunology, Neuroscience, Myeloid immunity, autoimmune or degenerative diseases, brain tumors (mainly GBM, LGG, or DIPG), or immunometabolism.
Experience working with mouse disease models, mass spectrometry imaging, or bioinformatic analysis is an advantage.
Please include
1. CV detailing past academic, professional, and research experience.
2. Contact info for two references.
3. Cover letter describing why you are interested in our lab, the questions you want to pursue, your prior work, and your goals.
