George Cotsarelis, MD
Milton Bixler Hartzell Professor and Chair
Associate Director Penn Skin Biology and Diseases Resource-based Core
Director, University of Pennsylvania Hair and Scalp Clinic
Assistant Director, Edwin and Fannie Gray Hall Center for Human Appearance
Director, Program on Epithelial Regeneration and Stem Cells, Penn Institute for Regenerative Medicine
Department of Dermatology
Perelman School of Medicine
About the Lab:
The Cotsarelis laboratory works on the role of hair follicle stem cells in hair growth, alopecia, wound healing and skin regeneration. Dr. Cotsarelis first localized hair follicle stem cells to the bulge region of the hair follicle and has developed multiple tools for studying these cells. He is a world-renowned expert on both clinical and basic science aspects of hair physiology and pathophysiology. As such he is an excellent role model of a physician scientist for our trainees. Research in the Cotsarelis lab is well funded by NIH and other granting agencies.
Training Information:
Trainees participate in all areas of research, gaining expertise in stem cell and regenerative biology and specific practical training in areas including molecular biology, generation and analysis of genetic mouse models, FACS analysis, and xenografting. Current and previous trainees are highly productive, and several previous trainees are now tenure-track PI’s at a range of institutions.
Current and Former T32 Trainees:
Current:
Former:
Allen Oak, PhD
Christian Hopkins, PhD
Jack You, MD, PhD
Peggy S. Myung, MD, PhD
Leslie A. Castelo-Soccio, MD, PhD
Phillip D. Holler, MD. PhD
Megan J. Farrell, MD
