This Project Grant award, with a total funding amount of $240,000.00, was provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074) to support a postdoctoral research fellowship. The fellowship will fund research to investigate the mechanisms underlying "selfish" germline stem cells in male Drosophila fruit flies, which can lead to rapid transmission of specific genetic traits through a process known as gene drive. The research aims to identify the binding sites and transcriptional targets of the Chinmo protein, which plays a key role in this selfish cellular behavior, as well as to study the roles of three related transcription factors. The fellowship will also support the fellow's outreach efforts to promote the retention of postdoctoral researchers, particularly from underrepresented groups, through participation in career panels at the University of California, Los Angeles. The award period is from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027.
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