Craig Daniels, BSc (Hon), PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Hematology-Oncology, Baylor College of Medicine
Office location:
1102 Bates Avenue
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Craig Daniels, BSc (Hon), PhD
Dr. Craig Daniels is a PhD trained scientist, who currently supports research that uses tools from human genomics and mouse models to further our understanding of the biology of pediatric brain tumors—medulloblastoma and ependymoma.
He is trained in techniques from multiple disciplines including cell biology, biochemistry, molecular and cancer biology, which allow a better understanding of biological mechanisms and health issues. Dr. Daniels has extensive experience in writing and editing successful grants, fellowship/scholarship applications, scientific manuscripts, book chapters, editorials, and progress reports.
He uses his scientific knowledge, writing skills and business expertise to foster the development and effectiveness of an academic environment. As someone who is comfortable in both administration and at the bench, he has a great deal to offer toward the development of translational cancer research.
Dr. Daniels overarching goal is to support research aimed at generating novel therapies to effectively treat patients suffering from devastating malignancies.
He is a member of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Research Program at Texas Children's Hospital and the laboratory of Michael Taylor MD, PhD.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute | Post-doctoral Fellowship | Program in Cell and Lung Biology | 2004 |
| University of Guelph | Post-doctoral Fellowship | Department of Microbiology | 2002 |
| University of Adelaide | PhD | Doctor of Philosophy, Molecular Microbiology | 1999 |
| University of Adelaide | Bachelors | Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science | 1995 |
| University of Adelaide | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science in the Faculty of Science, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacology | 1994 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Society for Neuro-Oncology (SNO) | Member |
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Research Area:
Brain Tumors