Craig Hunter

Craig Hunter is a Lecturer in the Department of Molecular & Cellular Biology at Harvard University. His research focuses on mobile RNA and transgenerational epigenetic inheritance, particularly in the context of systemic RNA interference (RNAi) in C. elegans and extracellular RNA biogenesis and uptake in mice. His work explores how these processes may enable organisms to adapt to environmental changes. Hunter's lab investigates the mechanisms of intercellular RNA transport, the role of SID-1 in dsRNA import, and the potential for RNAi-dependent epigenetic silencing to be maintained across generations. His research has contributed to understanding the molecular basis of RNAi and its implications for epigenetic inheritance.

Craig P Hunter is a Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology at Harvard University, specializing in intercellular RNA transport and RNA silencing. His research explores mechanisms of RNA movement between cells, focusing on the role of proteins like SID-1 and SID-2 in facilitating systemic RNA interference (RNAi) in organisms such as Caenorhabditis elegans. His work also investigates the molecular basis of RNAi in environmental contexts and its potential antiviral functions. Hunter's studies contribute to understanding how RNA-based communication occurs across cellular boundaries, with implications for gene regulation and disease mechanisms.