Nicole Krentz

Nicole Krentz is an Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Her research integrates human genetics and developmental biology to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying diabetes risk, focusing on metabolic cell development and disease defects.

Education:

• BSc in Cell Biology and Genetics, University of British Columbia
• PhD in Cell and Developmental Biology, University of British Columbia
• Postdoctoral Fellowships: University of Oxford, Stanford University

Research Interests: Dr. Krentz employs mouse models, genome editing, stem cell differentiation, and multi-omics analyses to study diabetes etiology. Key areas include pancreatic organogenesis, beta cell function, and genetic variation impacts on metabolic tissues.

Scientific Awards:

• Maternal and Child Health Research Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship (2021–2023)
• Robert Turner Research Associate, Green Templeton College (2019)
• NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship (2015–2017)

Advising and Collaborations: Dr. Krentz accepts graduate students and collaborates across institutions. Her work spans diabetes genetics, stem cell applications, and regenerative therapies, with grants supporting translational research.

Labs & Teams: The Krentz Lab at UBC investigates diabetes mechanisms using cutting-edge tools like iPSCs, CRISPR, and single-cell transcriptomics, aligning with the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences' research themes.