Malignancies develop due to accumulated DNA damage which can be caused by environmental exposures such as sunlight and tobacco smoke, and also by the process of aging. Children rarely have excessive exposure to environmental carcinogens, so the etiology of DNA damage in pediatric cancers is often unclear. Our lab, in the Department of Pediatrics, is interested not only in the sources of DNA damage that give rise to childhood malignancies, but also DNA damage responses – cellular signaling pathways activated in response to DNA mutations and breaks – that occur in cancer cells.

Our current research efforts are focused on basic mechanisms of cancer biology with the goal of improving outcomes for children with cancer. We are looking for an energetic, motivated research technician to join our group! Research technician will receive training and become proficient in molecular biology and cell culture techniques. Additional scientific training will depend on technician interests and proficiencies. To date, all technicians in the Green Lab have gone on to PhD or MD programs. Contact Abby Green (abby.green@wustl.edu) if you have questions or to send a CV and statement of interest.