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James Gahan is an Associate Professor at the Centre for Chromosome Biology in the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences at the University of Galway since April 2024. He leads the Gahan Lab which focuses on chromatin regulation and early animal evolution.
Dr. Gahan's educational background includes:
- PhD in Biochemistry from University of Galway (2016)
- 5 years as a Postdoc at the Michael Sars Centre, University of Bergen, Norway
- Sir Henry Wellcome Postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Oxford, UK
- 1 year as a visiting scholar at UCSF
His research focuses on understanding gene regulation in two evolutionary-interesting groups: cnidarians (jellyfish, sea anemones etc.) and choanoflagellates (the closest unicellular relatives to animals). The lab uses these model systems to investigate chromatin-based gene regulation during development and neurogenesis, providing insights into early animal evolution.
Dr. Gahan has received significant recognition for his research:
- ERC Starting Grant from the European Research Council (2023)
- Sir Henry Wellcome Postdoctoral fellowship from the Welcome Trust
As a lab leader, Dr. Gahan mentors a team of passionate researchers working on individual projects while collaborating extensively. He is committed to equality and diversity in science and participates in the SAFE labs (Starting Aware Fair & Equitable Labs) initiative. His lab has secured competitive funding including the prestigious ERC Starting Grant.
The Gahan Lab at the Centre for Chromosome Biology maintains a strong research focus on two model systems: the sea anemone Nematostella vectensis and choanoflagellates. The lab environment emphasizes collaboration, with team members working on individual projects while contributing to the collective research goals of understanding chromatin regulation and early animal evolution.
