The Tinoco Lab is located at the University of California, Irvine. Our research focuses on the role of T cells during chronic viral infections and cancer.
Joined April 2020
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7 Jun 2024
Congratulations to Dr. Karla Viramontes! Our 3rd PhD student graduating from our lab. She had an excellent thesis defense and has a bright future ahead 🧪 🧫 🧬 I am so proud of her 👏 👏
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16 May 2024
I’ve been promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure! Grateful to all my Ph.D. Students, Postdoc, lab manager, technicians, undergrads, faculty mentors, and funding for making this possible! @UCIBioSci @UC_PPFP @SD_IRACDA @MelanomaReAlli @NIAIDFunding @DeptofDefense
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13 Jan 2024
Had an AMAZING visit with the @UCIBioSci department. Fantastic science, faculty, trainees, and scenery! What a way to kickoff the first seminar of the year. Thanks @QuinaScience @NirDrayman @telomerase2 @tinoco_lab for a fun evening of laughs!!
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5 Dec 2023
We celebrated Dr. Melissa Thone, Postdoc in our lab, for winning 1st place for her presentation at the UCI immunology fair! We also celebrated Ph.D. Student Laura Gámez for completing her project in our lab!
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2 Nov 2023
Reminder (please RT!), open postdoc positions in a pancreatic cancer and tumor microenvironment team in the best place on earth. Fully funded, $65k starting salary. Mere miles from the ocean, an hour from LA and San Diego. What more can you ask for! nature.com/naturecareers/job…
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27 Sep 2023
Unlocking the Potential of T Cells: A New Breakthrough in Chronic Infections and Cancer bio.uci.edu/unlocking-the-po…
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18 Sep 2023
Who: U (Chemical Biologist) Me = Us
What: Tenure Track Assistant Professor
Where: @UCSCscience
When: Apply by 11/14/23
Why: You enjoy pursuing cutting edge science, living by the redwoods/beach, teaching graduate and undergraduate students! #sluglife
recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01617
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16 Sep 2023
A reminder that proteins are highly dynamic molecules.
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13 Sep 2023
HMGB2 regulates the differentiation and stemness of exhausted CD8 T cells during chronic viral infection and cancer. Sharing our newest discovery from our lab. So proud of my Ph.D. Student Emily Neubert and team!! nature.com/articles/s41467-0…
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31 Aug 2023
We are seeking a molecular biologist to work on chimeric antigen receptors. Email me at villalts@uci.edu if interested. More detail below:
jobrxiv.org/job/university-o…
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16 Jun 2023
Super pumped to get my @QuinaScience autographed copy of Endocrine News at #ENDO2023. ✅
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Inspiring young minds! Orange County 6th graders became 'UCI Scientists for a Day' thanks to Assistant Professor Roberto Tinoco. This all-day event aimed to spark their curiosity, explore career options and promote diversity in #STEMM.🧬
Read more: bit.ly/Tinoco-students
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13 Jun 2023
UCI Scientist for a Day: Inspiring Young Minds and Fostering Diversity in STEMM bio.uci.edu/uci-scientist-fo…
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8 Jun 2023
Congratulations 🍾 to my second PhD student, now Dr. Emily Neubert, on successfully defending her thesis today! She was amazing and we are so proud of all her accomplishments! Thank you all for attending her seminar. @UCIBioSci
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In this year's Dean's Report, Assistant Professor of Molecular #Biology and Biochemistry Dequina Nicholas shares her groundbreaking #diabetes research and her dedication to #diversity and mentorship.✨
Read more: bit.ly/DeansReport2023
#UCIBioSci @FrankLaFerla
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16 May 2023
Congratulations to my three PhD students who all won awards at the UCI BioSci Grad Student Gala! So proud of them 😃 Karla and Julia were traveling and Emily accepted all three awards on their behalf.
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8 May 2023
New Research Sheds Light on a Protein that Shapes the T Cell Response to Viral Infections bio.uci.edu/new-research-she…
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