Nessly Craig

Nessly Craig is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). His research focuses on the biochemical and molecular mechanisms of precursor ribosomal RNA processing in eukaryotic cells. He holds a B.A. from Reed College (1963), a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania (1967), and completed postdoctoral training at the Institute for Cancer Research (1970).

His laboratory investigates nucleic acid sequences, RNA structural motifs, and enzymatic components involved in rRNA processing regulation. Key questions include cleavage site specificity, enzyme requirements, and regulatory links to ribosome production in intact cells. Courses taught include advanced molecular biology, cell biology, and honors thesis supervision.

Publications highlight contributions to understanding rRNA maturation pathways, structural motifs, and comparative processing mechanisms across species. His work integrates molecular biology techniques to uncover foundational aspects of eukaryotic gene expression.