The research interests of this lab are focused in understanding the role of membrane trafficking in various physio-pathological events with a particular emphasis on salivary glands and oral cancer.

Current projects focus on unraveling the molecular machinery regulating: 1) protein sorting and secretion, and endocytosis in the salivary glands; 2) cell invasion and metastasis in oral cancer.

Research work integrates various approaches which include primarily intra-vital multi-photon microscopy on mice and rats models coupled to molecular biology and biochemistry.

Successful candidates should have a Ph.D. and less than 2 years of postdoctoral training. A background in molecular and cell biology, fluorescence microscopy, and general membrane biology is preferred.

Interested individuals should click on the button below or e-mail their cv to:

Roberto Weigert, Ph.D.
Chief, Intracellular Membrane Trafficking Unit
Oral and Pharyngeal Cancer Branch
National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research
National Institute of Health
30 Convent Dr. Room 303A
Bethesda, MD 20892-4340
E-mail: weigertr@mail.nih.gov
Web site: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/Research/NIDCRLaboratories/OralPharyngeal/IMTU.htm


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The mission of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is to improve oral, dental and craniofacial health through research, research training, and the dissemination of health information. We accomplish our mission by:

• Performing and supporting basic and clinical research;
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