David Jelinek, PhD

Aside from being a lab manager and being responsible for smooth and safe everyday operations, I am involved in all mouse related research in the Coller Laboratory. Currently, I am studying the role of autophagy in melanoma growth. The loss of autophagy in the tumor microenvironment leads to a decrease in tumor growth. I am interested in teasing out which part of the tumor microenvironment is the most sensitive to loss of autophagy and could be targeted for future cancer treatment.

Since moving to LA I become a marathoner and participate in the LA Marathon most years. I enjoy skiing and love mountains covered with fluffy white snow after a storm, crisp air, and blue skies.

I have a soft spot in my heart for Cocker Spaniels (I had 3 of them over the years).

Favorite show/movie: Predator, Doom