معرفی
Leanna Monteleone serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Reed College, where she works within the Division of Mathematical and Natural Sciences. Her research focuses on genome and transcriptome editing, particularly the interplay between editing enzymes like ADAR (adenosine deaminase acting on RNA) and guide RNAs, aiming to enhance precision and efficiency for therapeutic and investigative applications.
- Education
- B.S. in Biochemistry from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
- Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of California, Davis
- Research Focus
- RNA editing enzyme ADAR
- Targeted transcriptome modifications
- Cancer biology (proto-oncogene MYC)
- Novel gene editing systems
- Teaching
- Collaborative and curious learning environment
- Focus on chemistry education
At Reed, she contributes to both lab and lecture courses while mentoring undergraduates in research. Outside academia, she enjoys hiking with her dog, baking, and spending time with loved ones.
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