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Blackburn, Elizabeth |
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University of California, San Francisco |
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Biochemistry |
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Blackburn's research has focused on the structure, function and synthesis of telomeres, the natural ends of linear chromosomes in eukariotes. She also pioneered research on the molecular biology of ciliates, studying the mechanism of amplification and replication control of ribosomal RNA genes. |
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Research Interests
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Currently, Dr. Blackburn and her UCSF research team continue their work with various cells (including human cells), with the goal of understanding telomerase and telomere biology. She and her research team also collaborate in a wide range of investigations of the roles of telomere biology in human health and diseases, through clinical and other human studies. |
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