About
Sharon Ackerman is an Associate Professor at the Wayne State University School of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Her research focuses on mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation, particularly the structure, function, and biogenesis of ATP synthase.
- Education: Ph.D., New York University, NY, NY, 1987
Research Interests: Dr. Ackerman investigates mitochondrial ATP synthase, emphasizing its assembly mechanisms, enzymatic activity, and the impact of genetic mutations. Her work spans biochemical, molecular, and computational approaches, utilizing yeast models to study human mitochondrial diseases.
Teaching Roles: She teaches graduate courses (BMB7030) and medical school courses (MD15001) at Wayne State University.
Publication Trends: Her recent work (2022) explores ATP synthase subunit translation regulation in yeast mitochondria, while older studies (2016-2005) address coevolutionary analysis, mutational impacts, and molecular chaperones.
Email: sackerm@med.wayne.edu
