Joel L. Pomerantz

Joel L. Pomerantz is an associate professor of biological chemistry at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a member of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center.1 He also serves as the Director of the Immunobiology Program at the Institute for Cell Engineering and the Director of the Graduate Program in Immunology at Johns Hopkins.45

Dr. Pomerantz's research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of cell signaling, particularly in the immune system. His laboratory studies how cells interpret extracellular signals and transduce them to the nucleus, affecting gene expression and ultimately determining cell fate (proliferation, differentiation, or death).23 This work has important implications for understanding immune system function and diseases such as cancer, autoimmunity, and inflammatory disorders.

Academic Background

• B.A. in Biochemistry from Brandeis University (1989)
• Ph.D. in Biology from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1995)
• Postdoctoral fellowships at MIT and California Institute of Technology1

Research Interests

Dr. Pomerantz's work primarily focuses on:

• Signaling pathways in innate and adaptive immunity
• Regulation of the transcription factor NF-κB
• Molecular mechanisms of T cell and B cell activation
• Novel regulators of immune cell signaling3

Professional Achievements

• Author of numerous peer-reviewed articles and a book chapter
• Holder of two patents
• Editorial board member for Molecular and Cellular Biology and the Journal of Biological Chemistry
• Recipient of various grants and awards1

Dr. Pomerantz joined the faculty at Johns Hopkins in 2004 and has since established himself as a leading researcher in the field of immunobiology and cell signaling.1 His work contributes to our understanding of fundamental cellular processes and may lead to new insights into the treatment of immune-related diseases and cancer.