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Aaron Neiman is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology at Stony Brook University. His research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of spore formation in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, specifically prospore membrane development and spore wall assembly during yeast sporulation.
Dr. Neiman's laboratory investigates fundamental cell biological processes including vesicle trafficking, membrane fusion, cytokinesis, signal transduction, and extracellular matrix assembly. His work employs yeast genetics and cell biology techniques to dissect membrane morphogenesis mechanisms during starvation-induced differentiation.
His recent publications (2016-2021) reveal interdisciplinary research spanning yeast genetics, membrane biology, and human disease modeling. Key themes include Vps13-mediated membrane contact sites relevant to neurodegenerative disorders, spore wall assembly mechanisms, meiotic regulation pathways, and lipid metabolism in cell wall formation. This work bridges basic cell biology with translational implications for human health.
Dr. Neiman has mentored 23 formal advisees throughout his career, including current lab members: one postdoctoral fellow (Jae-Sook Park), two graduate students (Kai Zhang, Greisly Nunez), and one master's student (Jiyao Chai). Past trainees comprise nine graduate students, six master's students, and four postdoctoral fellows who contributed to his prolific publication record.
The Neiman lab operates from Life Sciences Building Room 332 at Stony Brook University, utilizing genetic, biochemical, and imaging approaches to study sporulation. The team maintains active research on membrane dynamics and cell wall biogenesis, with recent work focusing on Vps13 family proteins, spore maturation processes, and conserved mechanisms of cellular differentiation.
