Silva Lab

We would like to welcome our first postdoc Dr. Andrew Gorman to the team! Andrew will investigate global mechanisms of translation regulation mediated by ubiquitin in response to stress. Also, our NIEHS R00 award was funded, and will allow us to study the roles of K63 ubiquitin in neuronal cells. Exciting times as the lab keeps growing! Read more →

Hey, we have just been featured at DukeToday in the Introducing the New Faculty of 2017 series!  Click at the picture and you will find more information about me and about the research we are developing in our lab.    Also take the chance to learn more about all the amazing colleagues that are now part of Duke community. https://today.duke.edu/series/introducing-new-faculty-2017… Read more →

Hi all, we are looking for a postdoctoral candidate to fulfill a position in our lab and study the role of protein ubiquitination in cellular response to stress.  All qualified candidates are welcome to apply and applications should be submitted to academicjobsonline at the link below. https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/10359 . More information and a detailed description of the position can be find… Read more →

First of all, a big welcome to our lab manager Vanessa Simoes!   Lab renovations are underway and we are looking forwarding to receiving PhD students in the Spring semester. Read more →

The Silva lab is officially open and we are extremely excited to start our activities this fall! Positions are open, so please inquire. Read more →