Our Team
We aim to foster an inclusive, highly collaborative environment in which everyone can use their strengths and be successful. Our lab members develops and uses cutting-edge scientific approaches while also developing the skills needed to achieve their career goals in science, medicine, or biotechnology, in academia and/or industry.
Martine Therrien, PhD
Sabina Khan. M.Sc
SRA I
Sabina is a staff research associate in the Gliomics Research Group at the Center of Neuroscience. She graduated with her Master of Science degree in Biological Sciences from Sacramento State University, where her thesis research work centered around investigating the effects of hyperinsulinemia (high insulin levels) and the Notch signaling pathway on the structural integrity and permeability of the blood-brain barrier. She brings with her ample research experience as well as proficiency with a variety of laboratory techniques such as cell culture, immunofluorescence, amongst other cellular and molecular biology methods.
Broadly, Sabina's interested in the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying various neurodegenerative, neurological, and metabolic diseases. In her free time she likes to spend time with friends and family members, read books, enjoy the outdoors, go shopping, and visit new places (including new coffee shops and restaurants...).
Simran Shergill. M.Sc
SRA I
Simran is an SRA in the Gliomics Research Group at the UC Davis Center for Neuroscience. Her academic background up until this point includes an M.S. in Biotechnology from California State University, Sacramento, as well as a B.S. in Biomedical Science. Her graduate level thesis primarily focused on investigating the use of direct-current electric field to guide angiogenic sprouting using 3D iPSC derived vascular organoids. With her, she brings both technical and research experience in iPSC culture, organoid work, electrotaxis, and several other laboratory techniques. She aims to apply her learned skills as well as gain new skills within the field of neuroscience, specifically studying neurodegenerative diseases. In her spare time, you can find Simran traveling to Hawaii, spending time with friends, coaching soccer, and perfecting her pizza recipe! Cooking is a science that she loves to indulge in, outside of neuroscience!
We are hiring postdocs!
We are hiring graduate students!
We are hiring junior specialists!
We are looking for computational and wet lab scientists at all levels. If you are curious and want to be in a collaborative environment while pursuing independent projects contact us!
Expertise in stem cell models and/or RNA-sequencing analysis is a plus but not required.
These positions are exciting opportunities to support and develop new projects on neuroimmune interactions in Alzheimer's disease and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. They will provide an outstanding foundation for a career in science, medicine, or biotechnology, with multiple possible career paths in academia and industry.
Contact us with a cover letter describing your research experience and interest in our group, a CV including contact information for 3 references, and a list of publications.
These positions are available starting in spring 2024 and will be open until the position is filled.
Current job postings:
Postdoc https://www.alzforum.org/jobs/postdoctoral-position-gliomics-research-group