The Cell Biology Program at SKI is an innovative, world-class program where we elucidate the mysteries how cells work and educate the next generations of scientists in an inclusive and supportive environment.

Now and in the past, we discover fundamental aspects of cells and their interactions with each other using state-of-the-art technologies, ranging from molecular and cellular imaging to advanced mass spectrometry and innovative tissue culture and animal models.

Our research activities span:

  • Biochemistry and Biophysics
  • Cell division, differentiation, migration, morphogenesis and wound healing
  • Cell death
  • Cell signaling
  • Cellular machines in protein homeostasis, cytoskeleton and membrane biology
  • Metabolism
  • Neurobiology and neurodegenerative diseases
  • Organelle Biology
SKI cell biologists Junmei Yi (left) and Xuejun Jiang in the lab.
SKI cell biologists Junmei Yi (left) and Xuejun Jiang in the lab.
Accepting Applications: 2025 Faculty Recruitment Search
We are accepting applications for the 2025 faculty recruitment cycle. Deadline: November 15, 2025.
Our Faculty
Robert Farese
Member, Cell Biology Program, SKI; Professor, Weill Cornell; Alfred P. Sloan Chair, MSKCC
Lydia Finley, PhD
Associate Member, Cell Biology Program, SKI; Professor, Weill Cornell Robertson Investigator, NYSCF
Xuejun Jiang
Member, Cell Biology Program, SKI; Professor, Weill Cornell
Philipp Niethammer
Member, Cell Biology Program, SKI; Professor, Weill Cornell
Maria Akhmanova
Assistant Member, Cell Biology Program
Christina Gladkova
Assistant Member, Cell Biology Program, SKI
Alban Ordureau
Assistant Member, Cell Biology Program, SKI; Assistant Professor, Weill Cornell
Michael Overholtzer
Member, Cell Biology Program, SKI; Professor, Weill Cornell; Dean, Gerstner Sloan Kettering Graduate School
Meng-Fu Bryan Tsou
Member, Cell Biology Program, SKI; Professor, Weill Cornell
Tobias Walther
Program Chair, Cell Biology Program, SKI Professor, Weill Cornell Enid A. Haupt Chair, MSKCC Investigator, HHMI

Tri-Institutional Members

Emeritus

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