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Our Projects

The Collisson lab uses clinical and lab approaches to study fundamental processes relating to the development and maintenance of deadly cancers. We operate in a diversity of research areas- including KRAS biology and developing cutting-edge animal models to answer fundamental therapeutic questions. We take high-throughput approaches, analyzing hundreds of thousands to millions of experiments at once, using unique and complex libraries coupled to deep sequencing. Our systems span from cell culture to in vivo models, to direct evaluation of clinical samples from our patients focusing on a broad array of disease relevant tissues. We develop new technologies to address unmet challenges and advance science in leaps and bounds through collaboration.

Our Constitution

The Collisson Lab is about collaboration and sharing of ideas. Together we are dedicated to helping each other achieve success through sharing and collaboration. We encourage presentation of unpublished results and sharing reagents. We are dedicated to maximizing diversity and promoting equality. As a member of the Fred Hutch, we are committed to respecting and supporting the individuality of each current and prospective community member. We affirm our PRIDE values (Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence) and Principles of Community, which are the cornerstone for everything we do and unite our faculty, students, researchers, caregivers, and staff in building a culture of collaboration that inspires us to be our best today, and in the future. We commit to identifying and dismantling prejudicial systems by enacting practices supporting our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Postdoctoral Fellows

Postdocs are the lifeblood of the lab. We accept postdoctoral scholars on a continuous basis. Interested applicants may submit their CV, a cover letter detailing their past research experiences, research interests, and future goals, and contact information for three references to Dr. Collisson at collissonlab@gmail.com. We welcome applicants from all scientific and cultural backgrounds that have the desire to conduct research that includes concepts and techniques in cancer biology.

Graduate Students

We accept graduate students through the University of Washington Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB), Molecular Medicine and Mechanisms of Disease (M3D), Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP), Pathobiology, and Biological Physics, Structure and Design (BPSD) programs. Interested students are encouraged to email Dr. Collisson at collissonlab@gmail.com their resume or CV to schedule a one-on-one meeting to discuss research projects for a potential rotation.

Post-Baccalaureate Scholars

We accept post-baccalaureate students through the University of Washington Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP). If you are interested in joining the Collisson laboratory as a PREP scholar, please apply here. Once admitted, you may request Dr. Collisson as a faculty mentor.

Undergraduate Students

We accept undergraduate students through the University of Washington. Interested students can email Dr. Collisson at collissonlab@gmail.com their resume or CV to set up a one-on-one meeting to discuss research interests and career goals. We also accept undergraduate students through the Fred Hutchinson Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP).