I'm Eric Peterman, a research scientist at the University of Washington. I am using zebrafish as a model to study cellular responses to tissue damage, including responses by skin keratinocytes and tissue-resident macrophages.  Using high-resolution microscopy, I aim to understand how these cells interact with their environment to promote homeostasis, react to tissue damage, and prevent or manage neurodegenerative diseases. 

I am a strong proponent of open science and effective science communication. I believe science should be accessible by all, no matter your background. As a husband to a fellow scientist and a father, I strongly endorse a healthy boundary between work and life. 

I have been funded by a Washington Research Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship, and am a member of the American Society for Cell Biology's Public Information Committee. I am currently serving as a mentor for the University of Washington's Enhancing Neuroscience Diversity Through Undergraduate Research Education.

Last but not least, I am on the job market!