Division of SciLife

The SciLifeLab division at the MTC is a collaborative research environment specializing in genomics, RNA biology, and the three-dimensional architecture of the human genome.  Our division is committed to advancing scientific knowledge and developing cutting- edge technologies in the fields of molecular biology, genomics, and bioinformatics. We employ a multidisciplinary approach to tackle complex biological questions and contribute to improving human health.

Genomic Science and RNA Biology – Vicent Pelechano group

Understanding why identical cells respond differently to the same stimulus is a key challenge in biology. Clonal cells with identical genomes can still exhibit diverse behaviors. To study this, we use advanced genomic technologies to explore gene expression differences in clonal populations, focusing on post-transcriptional RNA regulation and the interplay between RNA decay and translation. Additionally, we are developing new molecular diagnostic tools for infectious diseases.

Genomic Science and RNA Biology – Vicent Pelechano group

Quantitative Biology of the Nucleus – Magda Bienko Group

Our research interest lies in chromosome organization and its influence on gene expression.

Quantitative Biology of the Nucleus – Magda Bienko Group

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Magda Bienko

Principal Researcher

Regulatory Transcriptomics – Kutter group

Research in our group focuses on identifiying and characterizing the regulatory interdependencies of protein-coding and noncoding RNAs (long noncoding, transfer and small RNAs) transcriptome-wide in mammalian somatic tissues and in the germline. Our goal is to gain mechanistic insights into the transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulation and processing of RNAs during organ development, cell differentiation and disease progression.

Regulatory Transcriptomics – Kutter group

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Claudia Kutter

Principal Researcher

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