G. Steven Martin

G. Steven Martin is Professor Emeritus of Cell Biology at the University of California, Berkeley, in the Department of BIO. His research interests developed out of his initial identification of the transforming gene of the retrovirus Rous sarcoma virus, and the finding that this gene, the v-src gene, is both necessary and sufficient for transformation. Much of his subsequent work, and that of his group, was concerned with genetic characterization of v-src function and with biochemical characterization of the signaling pathways activated by v-src that lead to autonomous growth, morphological change, and malignant transformation. He also worked on the identification of other retroviral transforming proteins and replicative gene products and the mechanism of Myc oncogene addiction. He retired in 2016 and his lab is now closed; thus, he is no longer accepting students or postdoctoral or visiting fellows. However, he retains an interest in the research being done in the department and continues to attend faculty seminars. He also offers a freshman seminar, 'Museums of the Bay Area,' to introduce new students to some of the rich museum resources of the Bay Area and help them develop their skills in making presentations and in leading and participating in discussions.