About
Professor Neta Dean is a senior faculty member in the Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology at Stony Brook University. Her research focuses on protein glycosylation, particularly N-linked oligosaccharide synthesis, cell surface glycoprotein function, and fungal pathogenesis using S. cerevisiae and Candida albicans as model systems.
- Current Affiliation: Stony Brook University, Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Her research program explores:
- Regulation of N-linked glycosylation
- Cell wall biosynthesis coordination with growth in pathogenic fungi
- Genetic and biochemical analysis of glycosyltransferases
- CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing in Candida species
Recent publications span topics from ER membrane protein translocation to Wntless transport mechanisms, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach combining genetic, biochemical, and cell biological methods.
Scientific Awards
- SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Research
- Genetics Society of America’s Elizabeth W. Jones Award for Excellence in Education
She has mentored numerous graduate students including Henry Ng, Gregory Chionchio, and Justin DaSilva, while her lab has developed critical genomic tools like improved CRISPR/Cas9 protocols for Candida albicans.
