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We are a research group in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at UC Berkeley. Our lab uses Xenopus egg extracts to reconstitute key mitotic events, including chromosome condensation and spindle assembly, in vitro. By combining biochemical, cell biological, and evolutionary approaches, we aim to uncover the molecular principles governing spindle architecture, size control, and genomic stability.
May 2026: Congratulations to undergraduates Amarisa Gonzalez and Arielle McMullan on the completion of their degrees. We are proud of their contributions to the lab and wish them all the best as they move forward in their careers!
May 2025: Wishing our lab manager, Martin, the best of luck as he begins the next chapter in his academic journey!
January 2025: A warm welcome to our newest postdoc, Liliana!