Maria Maryanovich, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Cell Biology
I completed my undergraduate and graduate studies in Israel, earning my Bachelor of Science from Ort
Braude College of Engineering and my Ph.D. from the Weizmann Institute of Science. In 2014 I moved to
the United States to pursue my postdoctoral training under the mentorship of the late Dr. Paul S.
Frenette in Einstein’s Department of Cell Biology. I spent eight years training under Dr. Frenette,
first as a postdoctoral fellow and later as a research associate. While in the Frenette lab, in addition
to being a member of the cell biology department, I was also a member of the Ruth L. and David S.
Gottesman Institute for Stem Cell Biology.
Dr. Maria Maryanovich Lab, 2023
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Dr. Maria Maryanovich's Lab, 2023
The department’s highly collaborative and rich scientific environment, coupled with Einstein’s
comprehensive research infrastructure, allowed me to thrive during my training. I was fortunate
to contribute to diverse projects in stem cell biology, prostate cancer, and hematologic
malignancies. I also had the opportunity to interact with and mentor incredibly talented
trainees, including postdoctoral fellows and graduate and MSTP students. Moreover, I was
impressed by the diversity of faculty with expertise across different fields who are committed
to research excellence while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for trainees.
When I started looking for independent faculty positions, I knew I wanted to be part of an
institution that offered similar qualities.
In February 2022, following Dr. Frenette's tragic and untimely death, I was offered an
opportunity to
establish my independent laboratory at Einstein.
Given my training experience, I did not hesitate to
accept an appointment with the Department of Cell Biology. One of the major reasons I was excited by
this opportunity was the ability to work in an environment with deep expertise in hematology
research
that would greatly benefit my development as a leading scientist in the field.
As a faculty member, I became affiliated with the NCI-designated Montefiore Einstein Cancer
Center (MECC), the Ruth
L. and David S. Gottesman Institute for Stem Cell Biology
(SCI), MECC’s Institute
of Cancer Dormancy and Tumor Microenvironment (CDTMI), and Einstein’s
Institute for Aging Research.
. Through the numerous scientific activities hosted by these entities and the cell biology department,
such as Cell Biology Work in Progress seminars and the SCI retreat and symposia, I have connected with
investigators with expertise across many different fields and have established fruitful collaborations.
In addition, it has provided access to a range of shared resources and technologies that have been
invaluable to my research. Since starting my independent faculty position at Einstein, I have received
ample support from the cell biology department’s faculty and administrative team, enabling me to recruit
talented trainees, seek guidance to advance my career, and obtain funding to support our research.
The Department of Cell Biology is an ideal environment for me to pursue my scientific career, and I
look forward to expanding my research and training the next generation of cell biologists here.
Maria Maryanovich, PhD
I can’t think of a more ideal environment for me to pursue my scientific career. I look forward to
expanding my research and contributing to training the next generation of cell biologists at Einstein.
Maryanovich Lab website:
https://www.maryanovich-lab.com/
Twitter Handle: @MaryanovichLab