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CCR Director Tom Misteli, Ph.D.

Tom Misteli, Ph.D.

  • Center for Cancer Research
  • National Cancer Institute
Head, Cell Biology of Genomes Group

RESEARCH SUMMARY

Tom Misteli is an internationally renowned cell biologist who pioneered the use of imaging approaches to study genomes and gene expression. His laboratory uses cell biological, molecular, biochemical and imaging approaches to uncover fundamental principles of genome architecture and to apply this knowledge to the development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for cancer and aging.

Areas of Expertise

Chromatin
Cell Nucleus
Nuclear Architecture

Research

Cell Biology of Genomes

My laboratory studies the cell biology of genomes. We use molecular techniques in conjunction with live-cell microscopy to understand how genomes are organized in intact cells and how the spatial organization of genomes contributes to their function. These studies provide insights into basic biological mechanisms and establish the foundation for novel diagnostic and clinical applications in cancer research.

Defects in genome organization and nuclear architecture are responsible for numerous human diseases including cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and muscular dystrophies and they have been linked to human aging. We are using several differentiation and disease models to elucidate how genome organization contributes to physiological processes and disease, particularly in cancer and aging.

Postdoctoral Fellowships

The Cell Biology of Genomes Group has an opening for an outstanding postdoctoral fellow to explore synthetic biology and bioengineering approaches to genome organization. Please send your C.V. and statement of interest to mistelit@mail.nih.gov

Summer Students

This year's summer internship positions have been filled. Thank you for your interest in our work.

Publications

Selected Key Publications

Extensive Heterogeneity and Intrinsic Variation in Spatial Genome Organization.

Finn EH, Pegoraro G, Brandão HB, Valton AL, Oomen ME, Dekker J, Mirny L, Misteli T.
Cell. 176: 1501-1515, 2019. [ Journal Article ]

Repression of the Antioxidant NRF2 Pathway in Premature Aging

Kubben N, Zhang W, Wang L, Voss TC, Yang J, Qu J, Liu GH, Misteli T
Cell. 165: 1361-1374, 2016. [ Journal Article ]

Identification of gene positioning factors using high-throughput imaging mapping

Shachar S, Voss TC, Pegoraro G, Sciascia N, Misteli T.
Cell. 162(4): 911-23, 2015. [ Journal Article ]

Spatial dynamics of chromosome translocations in living cells

Roukos V, Voss TC, Schmidt CK, Lee S, Wangsa D, Misteli T.
Science. 341: 660-4, 2013. [ Journal Article ]

Regulation of alternative splicing by histone modifications

Luco RF, Pan Q, Tominaga K, Blencowe BJ, Pereira-Smith OM, Misteli T.
Science. 327: 996-1000, 2010. [ Journal Article ]

Alumni

Andria Schibler, Ph.D.
Andria Schibler, Ph.D.
2016 - 2023
Postdoctoral Fellow
Asaf Shilo, Ph.D.
Asaf Shilo, Ph.D.
2016 - 2023
Staff Scientist
Marina Feric Mahynski, Ph.D.
Marina Feric Mahynski, Ph.D.
2016 - 2022
Postdoctoral Fellow
Yasmine Mian
Yasmine Mian
2019 - 2022
Postbaccalaureate Fellow
Elizabeth Finn, Ph.D.
Elizabeth Finn, Ph.D.
2015 -2022
Research Fellow
Josh Carreras
Josh Carreras
2020-2022
Postbaccalaureate Fellow
Kelsey Gallant
Kelsey Gallant
2018-2022
Postbaccalaureate Fellow
Isabel Quintanilla Leo, Ph.D.
Isabel Quintanilla Leo, Ph.D.
2019-2021
Postdoctoral Fellow
Arturo Garza-Gongora, Ph.D.
Arturo Garza-Gongora, Ph.D.
2018-2020
Postdoctoral Fellow
Hesam Babahosseini, Ph.D.
Hesam Babahosseini, Ph.D.
2016-2019
Postdoctoral Fellow
Karen Meaburn, Ph.D.
Karen Meaburn, Ph.D.
2005-2019
Research Fellow
Sigal Shachar, Ph.D.
Sigal Shachar, Ph.D.
2012-2019
Staff Scientist
Frances Anne Tosto
Frances Anne Tosto
2016-2018
Postbaccalaureate Fellow
Leonid Serebryannyy, Ph.D.
Leonid Serebryannyy, Ph.D.
2017-2018
Postdoctoral Fellow
Ziad Jowhar
Ziad Jowhar
2016 - 2018
Postbaccalaureate Fellow
Leonard Kubben, Ph.D.
Leonard Kubben, Ph.D.
2008-2018
Research Fellow
Linda Zane, Ph.D.
Linda Zane, Ph.D.
2012 - 2017
Postdoctoral Fellow
Maayan Salton-Morgenstern, Ph.D.
Maayan Salton-Morgenstern, Ph.D.
2010 - 2015
Postdoctoral Fellow
Reini Fernandez de Luco, Ph.D.
Reini Fernandez de Luco, Ph.D.
(2007 - 2012)
Postdoctoral Fellow
Christine Schmidt, Ph.D.
Christine Schmidt, Ph.D.
(2009 - 2011)
Postdoctoral Fellow
Pilar Saladores, B.S.
Pilar Saladores, B.S.
(2008 - 2010)
Postbaccalaureate Fellow
Alexandre Mejat, Ph.D.
Alexandre Mejat, Ph.D.
(2005 - 2009)
Postdoctoral Fellow
Nicolas Rascovan, M.S
Nicolas Rascovan, M.S
(2008 - 2009)
Predoctoral Fellow
Karen Baranes-Bachar, M.S.
Karen Baranes-Bachar, M.S.
(2009)
Special Volunteer
Sameena Khan, B.S.
Sameena Khan, B.S.
(2008 - 2009)
Summer Student
Manjari Mazumdar, Ph.D.
Manjari Mazumdar, Ph.D.
(2003 - 2008)
Research Fellow
Michelle Devine, M.S.
Michelle Devine, M.S.
(2009 - 2010)
Predoctoral Fellow
Takumi Takizawa, M.D., Ph.D.
Takumi Takizawa, M.D., Ph.D.
(2004 - 2008)
Research Fellow
Evi Soutoglou, Ph.D.
Evi Soutoglou, Ph.D.
(2006 - 2008)
Postdoctoral Fellow
Cordelle Tanega, B.S.
Cordelle Tanega, B.S.
(2006 - 2008)
Predoctoral Fellow