Richard Schneider, PhD | School of Dentistry

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Richard Schneider, PhD

UCSF Profile | Schneider Lab

Dr. Schneider's current research program focuses on molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying development of the musculoskeletal system. He and his lab have been employing an avian chimeric transplantation system to exploit the divergent maturation rates and distinct species-specific anatomies of quail and duck. Specifically, his lab has been exchanging mesenchymal stem cells between quail and duck embryos, which challenges resultant chimeras to assimilate donor versus host-specific differences in growth and morphology. Using this approach, his lab has been identifying genes and signaling interactions that regulate the timing of musculoskeletal tissue differentiation, control size and shape, and which ultimately enable cartilage, bone, and muscle to achieve structural and functional integration. A goal of Dr. Schneider's research is to devise molecular-based therapies for inducing repair and regeneration of musculoskeletal tissues affected by congenital defects, disease, and trauma.

Last Name

Schneider

First Name

Richard

rich.schneider@ucsf.edu

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Title

Associate Professor

Associated Programs

PhD in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences Overview

DDS-PhD Overview

Awards and Honors

School of Dentistry, UCSF|2016||Mentor of the Year|

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons|2006||Young Investigator Award|

Orthopaedic Research Society|2004||New Investigator Recognition Award|

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation|2004|2006|Basil O’Connor Starter Scholar Research Award|

UCSF|2002|2003|Academic Senate Individual Investigator Award|

UCSF|2002|2003|Research Evaluation and Allocation Committee Award|

National Science Foundation|1997|1998|Dissertation Improvement Grant|

Education and Training

Duke University|PhD|Zoology|1998

Duke University|MSc|Zoology|1994

Hampshire College|BA|Natural Sciences|1991

Is Faculty

Other Listing (Not Associated Program)

Program in Craniofacial Biology (PCB)