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Dr. German Rosas-Acosta is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). His research focuses on SUMOylation regulation and its applications in cancer therapy and antiviral treatments. He directs the SUMO Laboratory for Cellular and Molecular Biology, which emphasizes translational research and student training. Key areas include developing SUMOylation-based agents to enhance chemotherapeutics and inhibit viral replication, particularly Influenza A. His lab also engages in educational initiatives like course-based research experiences (CRE) to foster STEM talent.
Education and Affiliations: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology (not explicitly stated but implied by position). Affiliated with UTEP’s Biosciences Research Building (Room 4.148). Member of the American Society for Virology and creator of The Molecular Cell Biology YouTube Channel/Podcast.
Research Interests: SUMOylation dynamics, cancer drug resistance, viral-host interactions, molecular tools for therapeutic development. Recent work includes alternative splicing of SUMO transcripts to modulate SUMOylation levels and improve chemotherapeutic efficacy.
Lab Members: Mentors graduate (Andrea Garcia, Rebeca Orozco-Sepulveda) and undergraduate researchers (Yesenia Juarez, Isabel Gutierrez-Zubiate). Former members include Claudia Bañuelos and Luis Acevedo, who contributed to projects on SUMO isoforms and viral protein targeting.
Awards: Noted as an Outstanding Teacher at UTEP (highlighted in news section). His instructional models for CRE teaching have been published in peer-reviewed journals.
Funding and Grants: Supported by NSF grants (DUE-0963648, HRD-1242122) and institutional resources. Seeks external donations for student scholarships and travel awards.
Labs/Teams: SUMO Laboratory for Cellular and Molecular Biology integrates research and education. Collaborates on phage genomics projects through the Science Education Alliance (SEA-PHAGES).
