Jack Reidling

Background & Interests:

I strive to be a multidisciplinary researcher and have acquired expertise during pre-doctoral and postdoctoral work in cell molecular physiology and molecular biology techniques. Through a NRSA fellowship and then a NIH K-award I further improved my abilities in cell and molecular biology techniques, including gene silencing and primary cell isolation and culture. In addition, I have investigated multiple aspects of small molecule transport and regulation, developed mouse knockout models and performed histology/pathology studies on liver, intestinal and brain tissues. I used the last two years of my K-award to develop new directions of research into nutrition and transport physiology in the brain and then began collaborating with Leslie Thompson and her group regarding therapies for Huntington’s disease (HD). My current position is as a Project Scientist in the Institute for Memory Impairment and Neurological Disorders where I am surrounded by top-notch researchers in neurobiology. I have been lucky to be the lead research scientist on CIRM funded projects awarded to Leslie Thompson and am thrilled to be working with such an inspirational scientist! My role has been to coordinate the stem cell and mouse groups implantation studies. I participate in multiple technical aspects of the projects, manage team members, perform administrative duties for both UCI required documents (IACUC, hSCRO, IBC) and CIRM related documents (progress reports, proposals) and am responsible for project progress and reporting results to Leslie Thompson and collaborators. I am amazed by the support from the HD community and have never been so motivated to work to the best of my abilities to find a therapeutic for patients and families. I also am fortunate to work with a brilliant and eclectic group in the Thompson lab that keeps me inspired, informed and amused.

Hobbies:

Surfing a lot.