Tissue Science and Regenerative Medicine

Biography

Vicky Yamamoto is a cancer scientist at Keck School of Medicine of USC in the Department of Head and Neck Surgery with more than 10 years of research experience ranging from developmental neurobiology and stem cell to molecular targeted therapy. Prior to joining Keck School of Medicine of USC, Yamamoto worked at Mount St. Mary’s College, The Scripps Research Institute, the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and California Institute of Technology. Yamamoto received a PhD in biochemistry and molecular biology from Keck School of Medicine of USC. She has significant teaching experience and mentored numerous students.

Abstract

Abstract : Protein phosphatase/Smek complex negatively regulate Par3 and promote neuronal differentiation.