معرفی
Bryan Ballif is a Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Vermont (College of Arts and Sciences). His research focuses on signal transduction mechanisms in vertebrate brain development and cell proliferation, utilizing mass spectrometry-based proteomics and zebrafish models. Collaborative work includes studies on blood group antigens, arenavirus interactions, and pitcher plant ecosystems.
- Ph.D. in Cell Biology from Harvard University (2001)
- Postdoctoral Fellow at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (2001-2003)
- Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard Medical School (2003-2006)
The Ballif lab specializes in two key areas: (1) genetically-defined signaling pathways in brain development, and (2) core signaling pathways regulating cell growth. Their proteomics-driven approach identifies protein modifications and interactions across developmental stages, supported by a zebrafish model developed in collaboration with Alicia Ebert's lab.
Recent publications highlight proteomic investigations in viral pathogenesis (SARS-CoV-2, Zika), cancer signaling (FLCN, RSK), and ecological systems (Chagas disease vectors, pitcher plants). Methodological innovations in phosphorylation analysis and protein interaction mapping are recurring themes.
Contact details: Marsh Life Science Building, Room 1311, 109 Carrigan Dr, Burlington, VT 05405, USA. Phone: +1 802 656-1389.
