INTERN- TIAN LAB at <i><b>Sanford Burnham Prebys</b></i> – San Diego, California

Sanford Burnham Prebys is much more than a research facility and hub for innovation; it’s a vibrant global community of talented scientists and researchers from over 30 countries. This worldwide representation enriches our perspectives and enhances our creative approach to solving complex scientific challenges.

We strive to be leaders not only in biomedical research but also in creating an environment where excellence thrives through collaboration across cultures and backgrounds. Our mission is to advance the biomedical sciences by cultivating the next generation of scientific leaders, providing meaningful opportunities for researchers of all backgrounds to learn, innovate, and make breakthrough discoveries that improve human health.

Together, we translate science into health.

The Tian lab investigates the molecular mechanisms of aging. Our current work in epigenetic reprogramming demonstrates that the progressive loss of epigenetic information is a key driver of aging. We aim to understand how the epigenetic landscape is established and maintained, and why the maintenance system fails, leading to aging and age-related diseases such as cancer and neurodegeneration. For more information, see https://www.xiaotianlab.org

Internship Summary:

Internship to learn epigenetic mechanisms of aging in the Tian lab at Sanford Burnham Prebys. Research areas include immunology and neurobiology. Experimental approaches include cell culture, multi-omics, immunofluorescence, flow cytometry, tumor analysis, and genetic animal models.

Open to UCSD students who would like to enroll in a BISP197 internship in 2026.

https://biology.ucsd.edu/education/undergrad/research/research-acad-cred/bisp197/

This internship is a gateway to other positions or research opportunities in the Tian lab.

Internship Location: This is an onsite internship in San Diego.

Compensation: Unpaid, no remuneration.