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Are you interested in fundamentally understanding the molecular mechanisms that allow cancer cells to switch their identity? Cancer cells can switch from one cell type to another, and back again. This ability is called 'cell plasticity' and represent a significant barrier to treatment success, yet the mechanisms that control it are poorly understood. Are you excited to become an expert in gene regulation and stem cell biology? Then this PhD position might be a great match for you!
This project is aimed at better understanding how inflammatory factors induce liver cancer cells to switch to a stem-cell like state and its contribution towards therapy resistance.
You will first identify transcriptomic and epigenetic events in liver cancer stem cell populations using state-of-the-art fluorescent cell sorting, sequencing, and in vitro 2D/3D liver models. Secondly, you will determine the contribution of identified molecular events towards cancer cell plasticity and therapy resistance utilising crispr-cas/shRNA silencing technologies or specific inhibitors. This project will include the creation of endogenously fluorescent tagged cancer stem cells to study the dynamics of gene expression and fates of liver cancer stem cells in real time by live cell imaging.
This PhD position is hosted at the division of Cell biology, Metabolism & Cancer of the faculty of Veterinary Medicine. The research group is part of the Regenerative Medicine Centre Utrecht, and is located in theHubrecht Institute external lin. You will work in a very lively and inspiring research environment surrounded by outstanding research labs. You will have access to state-of-the-art research facilities including single cell analysis, imaging, and biobanks with patient materials. The project is a close collaboration with researchers from Princes Maxima Centrum, the Netherlands Children Cancer Institute. As a team, we prioritise effective collaboration, giving each other constructive feedback, and both professional and personal development. At Utrecht University there are plenty of opportunities to facilitate your development.
Your qualities
You are interested in cell biology and have a learning and exploring attitude. You are keen to develop yourself personally and professionally. You put your good collaboration and communication skills to good use. And more specifically, you:
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