Paul DeFigueiredo
01-30-24
Research Emphasis His lab actively pursues research into host mechanisms that control intracellular parasitism by viral, bacterial and fungal pathogens, including Brucella melitensis, the causative agent of one of the world’s most prevalent zoonotic diseases, and Cryptococcus neoformans, the world’s deadliest fungal pathogen. He also has significant interest in...
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Satyanarayana Rachagani
03-30-23
Research Emphasis The goal of my research is to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying the pancreatic cancer progression and metastasis; and to develop miRNA-based targeted therapies for pancreatic cancer. Research Interests Pancreatic cancer Inflammatory bowel disease miRNA-based targeted therapies Education BS, Veterinary Science 1999, College of Veterinary Science, Hyderabad,...
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Lei Lei
10-03-22
Research Emphasis Dr. Lei’s research focuses on mammalian ovarian reserve formation, maintenance, and its associated female reproductive health issues. The Lei lab is particularly interested in understanding 1) how the intercellular transport of organelles and cytoplasm during ovarian reserve formation in fetal ovaries influences ovarian function and female fertility...
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Wesley Warren
03-29-22
Research Emphasis Dr. Warren is a recognized global leader in the field of comparative genomics with 27 years of impactful research initiatives balanced over this time in both the biopharmaceutical industry and academia. A strong theme during this time has been looking at biology with a molecular lens. During his...
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Jeffrey N. Bryan
12-16-19
Research interests Dr. Bryan’s research focuses on comparative examination of cancers in companion animals to better understand cancers in all species. Bryan is an associate professor of veterinary oncology and director of the Comparative Oncology and Epigenetics Laboratory. His particular areas of interest are targeted imaging and therapy and...
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James M. Amos-Landgraf
11-15-19
Research Emphasis: Our laboratory studies human colon cancer through the use of animal models. Using genetically engineered models of colon cancer in the mouse rat and pig, we are better able to understand the molecular genetic events that influence the initiation and progression of cancer. To help us understand human...
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John Cannon
11-15-19
Fields of Interest: Signal transduction Molecular genetics Protein molecular dynamics Education: B.S. 1978, University of Illinois-Urbana Ph.D. 1983, University of Wisconsin-Madison Post-doc 1987, University of Pennsylvania Research Statement Protein phosphorylation is a well-studied post-translational modification that regulates many aspects of protein function. Dr. Cannon uses a combination of powerful...
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Michael J. Petris
11-15-19
Educational background Degree School Location Major BSc University of Melbourne Melbourne, Australia Biochemistry/Genetics PhD University of Melbourne Melbourne, Australia Genetics Notable honors and service Organizer FASEB Conference on Trace Element Micronutrients, 2006 Organizing Committee, 5th International Meeting on Copper Homeostasis and its Disorders, 2006 Scientific Advisory Committee, Gordon Research...
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Mark Hannink
11-15-19
Education: BS Calvin College Grand Rapids, Mich. Chemistry MS University of Washington Seattle, Wash. Organic Chemistry PhD University of California-San Diego La Jolla, Calif. Biochemistry Notable honors and service Associate Director for Fellowships and Education, Life Sciences Center PI NIGMS-funded T32 training grant in Molecular Cell Biology PI NIGMS-funded...
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