Claudio R. Alarcón
About Claudio R. Alarcón
Claudio R. Alarcón is an Assistant Professor at Yale University, specializing in biochemistry and molecular biology. His research focuses on RNA modifications, cancer progression, and metastasis.
Work at Yale University
Claudio R. Alarcón serves as an Assistant Professor at Yale University. He runs a laboratory dedicated to biochemistry and molecular biology research. His work involves utilizing a structural biology approach to investigate proteins and RNA molecules, contributing to the understanding of complex biological systems.
Education and Expertise
Claudio R. Alarcón holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology from Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences. He also earned a B.Sc. in Biochemistry from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his research in RNA modifications and cancer progression.
Background
Claudio R. Alarcón has an extensive background in biomedical research. He worked as a Graduate Student at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center from 2002 to 2009, followed by a position as a Research Associate at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai from 1999 to 2001. He completed a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at The Rockefeller University from 2009 to 2017.
Research Focus
Claudio R. Alarcón's research focuses on the role of RNA modifications in brain homeostasis. He investigates vulnerabilities in cancer progression and metastasis, contributing to the understanding of how these processes affect cellular functions and overall health.