Paul Knoepfler

Professor at UC Davis of Stem Cells and Kids Brain Cancer Epigenomics; Cancer Survivor

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Paul Knoepfler Biography

Dr. Paul Knoepfler is a biomedical scientist, science writer, advocate, and cancer survivor.

His philosophy is to make a transformative positive difference in biomedical science and wider communities both through innovative research and via novel approaches to educational outreach and policy.

His research interests are primarily focused on the epigenomics of cancer and stem cells with a particular focus on pediatric tumors and especially childhood brain tumors.

Knoepfler is a Professor at UC Davis School of Medicine in the Department of Cell Biology and Human Anatomy.

At UC Davis he is also a faculty member of the Genome Center, the Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Institute for Regenerative Cures (aka UC Davis Stem Cell Center), and the Institute for Pediatric Regenerative Medicine at Shriners Hospital for Children of Northern California.

He received his BA in English Literature from Reed College and PhD from UCSD School of Medicine in Molecular Pathology in the lab of Mark Kamps.

He did his postdoc with Bob Eisenman at The Hutch in Seattle, focused on MYC function in stem cells and cancer.

In addition to research, Knoepfler is an advocate for stem cell research and responsible use of innovative technologies more broadly.

He is the author of "Stem Cells: An Insider’s Guide" and more recently "GMO Sapiens" on issues related to CRISPR use in humans, a book targeted to both a lay audience and scientists.

For more on his concerns on heritable use of CRISPR in people, he had a TED talk with over 2 million views.

He runs a popular stem cell research and policy blog called The Niche.

He has received a number of awards for science and advocacy.

Paul Knoepfler Videos

  • MRM Talks 2021 - Dr. Paul Knoepfler
    October 21, 2021 In this edition of the MRM Talks: Dr. Paul Knoepfler, Professor in the Department of Cell Biology and Human Anatomy at UC Davis...
  • Stem Cells and Science Communication Dr. Paul Knoepfler
    In episode 203 of the Stem Cell Podcast, we chat with Dr. Paul Knoepfler, Professor in the Department of Cell Biology and Human Anatomy, the Genome...
  • The ethical dilemma of designer babies | Paul Knoepfler | TED
    Creating genetically modified children is no longer a science fiction fantasy; it's a likely future scenario. Biologist Paul Knoepfler estimates that...

Paul Knoepfler Books

  • How to Build a Dragon or Die Trying: A Satirical Look at Cutting-edge Science
    How to Build a Dragon or Die Trying: A Satirical Look at Cutting-edge Science
  • GMO Sapiens: The Life-Changing Science of Designer Babies
    GMO Sapiens: The Life-Changing Science of Designer Babies
  • Stem Cells: An Insider's Guide
    Stem Cells: An Insider's Guide

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