معرفی
Dr. Elma Zaganjor is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Her laboratory focuses on mitochondrial function's role in cell fate decisions and pathological conditions. Research emphasizes how mitochondrial dysfunction contributes to diseases, particularly metabolic disorders and aging-related pathologies.
Key investigations include mitochondrial substrate oxidation in cell differentiation, nucleotide biosynthesis pathways in adipogenesis, and mitochondrial structural changes during aging. Her work employs advanced microscopy and metabolic profiling techniques to study mitochondria's role in brown adipose tissue and metabolic health.
Notable contributions include defining MICOS complex regulation in mitochondrial architecture and identifying therapeutic targets for metabolic diseases. Dr. Zaganjor’s research bridges basic cellular mechanisms with translational applications in metabolic and age-related diseases.
