Principal Investigator
Joe Delaney, PhD
Assistant Professor
The Medical University of South Carolina
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
delaneyj [at ] musc.edu
Assistant Professor
The Medical University of South Carolina
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
delaneyj [at ] musc.edu
Education and Training
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Duke University
Post-doctoral training Mentor: Al La Spada, MD, PhD University of California San Diego Post-doctoral training Moores Cancer Center Mentor: Dwayne Stupack, PhD Grant title: “Copy number alterations in low mutation cancer” |
University of Washington
PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology Mentor: Matt Kaeberlein, PhD Thesis: "Elucidation of the molecular pathways of lifespan extension by dietary restriction in yeast" University of California: Berkeley BS, Chemical Biology, with Honors |
About Joe
For those who do not know me, one of the first things people learn is that I drink copious amounts of coffee while passing on the majority of meals. Part of this originated from my studies in longevity during my PhD years; the field of Aging Biology has always been fascinated by the phenomenon of dietary restriction – mediated longevity. In many model organisms, as long as essential nutrients are obtained in the diet, a reduction of calories by 10-40% can dramatically improve healthspan and lifespan. Knowing that the world’s ~1.5 billion Muslims heavily restrict their diet once a year for a month, I tried reducing my meals in a day to one. Since then, I have only returned to three meals a day on vacations. It is a great way to live without hunger! I compensate by drinking ample coffee throughout the day.
I share this story to simply say science is a big part of my life. I love it and am blessed to be able to study it the way I do. I hope to be able to share some very nerdy stories with you some day, and receive some interesting stories in return.
I share this story to simply say science is a big part of my life. I love it and am blessed to be able to study it the way I do. I hope to be able to share some very nerdy stories with you some day, and receive some interesting stories in return.
Mentoring Philosophy
Biology is so darn complicated. There is no need for it to complicate life too.
I am committed to ensuring the pursuit of science helps both the lab and the scientists involved in the research. As such, I expect my team to have time to pursue their own scientific interests as long as the interests of the lab continue to make progress. Important aspects of scientific career building include not only acquiring cutting-edge skills and publications, but also being able to apply and obtain fellowships and grants. It is a high priority of mine to foster these pursuits for all levels of trainees: undergraduates to post-docs.
Team building in science also requires people to treat each other with courtesy and respect. In my lab, there are no dumb questions.
Each person here is mentored in a way which bests matches their personality. Introverts and extroverts are similarly welcome. Underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply for any open positions; I have mentored people from all backgrounds.
I am committed to ensuring the pursuit of science helps both the lab and the scientists involved in the research. As such, I expect my team to have time to pursue their own scientific interests as long as the interests of the lab continue to make progress. Important aspects of scientific career building include not only acquiring cutting-edge skills and publications, but also being able to apply and obtain fellowships and grants. It is a high priority of mine to foster these pursuits for all levels of trainees: undergraduates to post-docs.
Team building in science also requires people to treat each other with courtesy and respect. In my lab, there are no dumb questions.
Each person here is mentored in a way which bests matches their personality. Introverts and extroverts are similarly welcome. Underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply for any open positions; I have mentored people from all backgrounds.
Lab Members
Katherine Ortell
Research Specialist & Lab Manager
Hi! I recently graduated from Carleton College in Northfield, MN where I majored in Chemistry and minored in Neuroscience. I spent a summer at MD Anderson in Houston, TX where I worked in an Immunology lab and focused on melanoma and breast cancer tumor microenvironments. I am interested in the many mechanisms behind cancer cell formation and how they can be used to improve treatment. In my free time, I like to play badminton, read non-fiction books, and play cards. In the Delaney lab, I work with plasmids to create recombinant DNA that is related to CRISPR, autophagy, and cancer genes. I also use R when analyzing genomic data to answer questions that may tell us more about the genetic mutations that can lead to cancer
Research Specialist & Lab Manager
Hi! I recently graduated from Carleton College in Northfield, MN where I majored in Chemistry and minored in Neuroscience. I spent a summer at MD Anderson in Houston, TX where I worked in an Immunology lab and focused on melanoma and breast cancer tumor microenvironments. I am interested in the many mechanisms behind cancer cell formation and how they can be used to improve treatment. In my free time, I like to play badminton, read non-fiction books, and play cards. In the Delaney lab, I work with plasmids to create recombinant DNA that is related to CRISPR, autophagy, and cancer genes. I also use R when analyzing genomic data to answer questions that may tell us more about the genetic mutations that can lead to cancer