Maxwell Shafer

Research Project {Prostate Development and Cancer}

I study the role of Gata3, a transcription factor, during prostate development in mice. We use a variety of techniques, including immunofluorescence, viral-mediated gene transfer, sphere culture, and tissue grafts, to examine the effect of Gata3 on epithelial morphogenesis. I also utilize a variety of microscopes to visualize embryos and developing prostates in 3D to gain insight into their function.

Background

I did my BSc and MSc at the University of Western Ontario in the lab of Dr. Sashko Damjanovski where I studied the embryonic role of the peroxiredoxin gene family in Xenopus laevis.

I have also been involved in the Biochemistry Graduate Student Society and the Goodman Cancer Centre Trainee Committee, you can find out more information about that here, and I blog for the Science & Policy Exchange which can be found here. I also currently hold a Graduate Studentship from Prostate Cancer Canada, more info can be found here and here.

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