جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Signal Regulated Transcription
• Chromatin and Gene Regulation
• Nuclear Receptors
• +۷ مورد دیگر

W. Lee Kraus is a Professor and Director at the Cecil H. and Ida Green Center for Reproductive Biology Sciences at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where he also holds leadership roles including Vice Chair for Basic Sciences in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Assistant Director for Basic Research at the Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Assistant Dean for Research Development. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Endocrine Society (2023–2026). Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1994) Postdoctoral Research, University of California, San Diego B.S., Cornell University (1989) Dr. Kraus's research centers on signal-regulated transcription, chromatin and gene regulation, nuclear receptors, PARPs, and NAD+ metabolism and signaling. His work has elucidated the roles of ADP-ribosylation in transcriptional control, enhancer function, and cancer biology. He has published over 150 peer-reviewed articles in top journals such as Science , Cell , and Molecular Cell . His recent publications reveal a strong focus on PARP enzymes, enhancer RNAs, NAD+ compartmentalization, and the interplay between metabolism and gene regulation. Themes across his work include the functional roles of ADP-ribosylation in transcription, splicing, translation, and cancer, with implications for therapeutic development. Scientific honors include: Endocrine Society’s Richard E. Weitzman Memorial Award (2007) Endocrine Society’s Ernst Oppenheimer Award (2014) Cornell University Teaching Excellence Award (2004) Cornell University Mentoring Excellence Award (2008) Dr. Kraus has been a successful mentor, training 22 doctoral students, 26 postdocs, and 16 clinical fellows, most of whom have secured faculty or research positions in academia or industry. His research has been supported by grants from the NIH, American Cancer Society, Burroughs Wellcome Fund, CPRIT, and NSF. He is also active in biotech, having co-founded Ribon Therapeutics and ARase Therapeutics, and serves on scientific advisory boards for startup companies. He leads the Kraus Lab at UT Southwestern, which continues to pioneer research in transcriptional regulation and metabolic signaling.

• Biocatalysis
• Enzyme Technology
• Bioprocess Technology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Magnus Carlquist is a Professor at the Division of Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology , Lund University, and a member of the LTH Profile Area: Food and Bio . His research focuses on biocatalysis, yeast engineering, and synthetic biology applications for sustainable biochemical production. Key Affiliations : Lund University, LTH (Faculty of Engineering), LU Microbial Flow Cytometry Labs. His work addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals like SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and SDG 13 (Climate Action) , emphasizing bioprocess optimization and microbial engineering for bioactive compounds. Recent projects include yeast peroxisome engineering (Swedish Research Council) and sustainable alkylamine production (FORMAS). Notable research trends include CRISPR-Cas9 for reductive amination, heterologous protein expression in yeast, and flow cytometry for dynamic bioprocess control. His team investigates stress tolerance in yeast and compartmentalization strategies for capsaicinoid biosynthesis. He organizes interdisciplinary conferences on synthetic biology governance and mentors PhD students. Infrastructure managed: LU Microbial Flow Cytometry Labs.

• Cell Biology
• Epithelial Cell Physiology
• Membrane Protein Trafficking
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Michael J. Caplan is the C.N.H. Long Professor of Cellular and Molecular Physiology and Professor of Cell Biology at Yale School of Medicine, where he also serves as Chair of the Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology. He has been a faculty member at Yale since 1988, following the completion of his M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from Yale University in 1987. His academic journey began with a bachelor's degree in Biology from Harvard University in 1980. Dr. Caplan's research program focuses on understanding how membrane proteins are sorted in polarized epithelial cells, with particular emphasis on the Na,K-ATPase (sodium pump) in renal epithelial cells. His laboratory has made significant contributions to understanding the mechanisms responsible for Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD), particularly through studies of the polycystin-1 and polycystin-2 proteins. His work has revealed that polycystin-1 undergoes proteolytic cleavage to release its C-terminal tail, which enters the nucleus and modulates signaling pathways including Wnt signaling. His research also explores connections between renal cilia and olfactory signaling pathways in kidney function. Analysis of Dr. Caplan's recent publications reveals a strong focus on the molecular mechanisms underlying polycystic kidney disease, with particular attention to protein trafficking, membrane contact sites, transcriptional regulation in cystic cells, and novel therapeutic approaches. His work spans multiple disciplines including cell biology, molecular physiology, and translational medicine, with increasing integration of advanced imaging techniques and nanotechnology approaches. Dr. Caplan has received numerous prestigious awards including: Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (2023) Carl W. Gottschalk Distinguished Lectureship from the American Physiological Society (2012) Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Nephrology (1998) National Young Investigator Award from the National Science Foundation Fellowships from the Helen Hay Whitney Foundation and David and Lucille Packard Foundation As an educator and mentor, Dr. Caplan has received Yale's Postdoctoral Mentoring Prize (2010) and Bohmfalk Award for Excellence in Basic Science Teaching (2000). He currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of the journal Physiology and on the Board of Directors of the American Physiological Society. His laboratory continues to be at the forefront of research on kidney cell biology and polycystic kidney disease pathogenesis, with ongoing investigations into novel therapeutic targets and mechanisms of disease progression.

• Biochemistry
• Biotechnology
• Enzymology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Silvia Holler is a Researcher (RTD-A) at the Department of Cellular, Computational, and Integrative Biology (CIBIO) at the University of Trento. She specializes in biochemistry, biotechnology, and synthetic biology with a focus on enzymology, catalysis, and structural biology. Her work spans experimental and computational studies of protocells, droplet-based systems, and self-organizing soft matter. Teaching responsibilities include co-teaching the Biochemistry course at CIBIO, where she collaborates with scholars like Giovanni Piccoli and Martin Michael Hanczyc. The course covers foundational topics in biochemistry, enzymology, and molecular structures with practical skills in chromatography and enzymatic kinetics. Research interests emphasize artificial life systems, droplet engineering, and the physics of biological organization. Key themes include protocell formation, compartmentalized biochemistry, and ethical implications of synthetic biology innovations. Recent work explores self-organized patterns in soft matter, active matter dynamics, and computational modeling of multi-phase systems. Publications focus on droplet microfluidics, vesicle interactions, and agglomeration phenomena across scales. Collaborative efforts include editorial roles for artificial life conference proceedings and interdisciplinary projects combining biophysics with materials science. No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. Her research lab activities are embedded within CIBIO's facilities, focusing on experimental setups for droplet-based synthetic biology and computational simulations of complex systems.

• Structural Biology
• Cryo-Electron Microscopy
• Epigenetic Regulation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Wanqiu Li is an Assistant Professor and doctoral supervisor in the Department of Pharmacology at the School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech). She specializes in structural biology with a focus on cryo-electron microscopy to investigate disease-related protein complexes and epigenetic regulation mechanisms. Education: B.Sc. in Horticulture, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, China Agricultural University (2008-2012) Ph.D. in Biophysics & Structural Biology, School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University (2012-2017) Dr. Li's research focuses on understanding molecular mechanisms of chromatin regulation and disease-related protein complexes using cryo-EM combined with biochemical, molecular, and cellular approaches. Her work particularly emphasizes epigenetic regulation through histone methylation processes, NSD family proteins, and nucleosome-level gene regulation. Her structural insights provide foundations for developing therapeutic interventions for related diseases. The laboratory actively investigates molecular mechanisms related to epigenetic regulation using state-of-the-art cryo-EM technology. Her publication record demonstrates consistent high-impact contributions to structural biology, with multiple papers in Nature , Cell Discovery , and PNAS . The research spans from fundamental structural insights into Piezo1 channels and MCM complexes to more recent work on epigenetic regulation mechanisms involving histone methylation. A notable trend shows increasing focus on nucleosome-level epigenetic regulation in her most recent publications, particularly in H3K36 and H4K20 methylation pathways. Scientific Awards: 2023 Shenzhen Youth Science and Technology Award Shenzhen National Leading Talent for High-Level Talents 2022 Shenzhen Excellent Youth 2023 Guangdong Province Young Talents SUSTech President's Outstanding Postdoctoral Fellow (2017) Dr. Li serves as a doctoral supervisor and has secured competitive research funding including the National Natural Science Foundation of China, Shenzhen Excellent Young Scientists program, and Shenzhen Higher Education Stable Support Program. Her laboratory actively recruits PhD students and research staff to advance structural investigations of disease-related molecular mechanisms. She has led projects including the National Natural Science Foundation of China and Shenzhen Higher Education Stable Support Program. Her research is conducted through the Cryo-Electron Microscopy Center at SUSTech, leveraging state-of-the-art instrumentation for high-resolution structural analysis of macromolecular complexes. The lab maintains collaborations with international institutions including Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Australia, where she previously served as an Honorary Visiting Scientist. Her work bridges structural biology with disease mechanisms to provide new insights for drug development.

Paul W Burridgeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Pharmacogenomics
• Cardio-Oncology
• Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Modeling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Paul W Burridge, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and a founding faculty member of the Center for Pharmacogenomics. His laboratory specializes in human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC) modeling for pharmacogenomics and cardio-oncology research. Dr. Burridge's research focuses on understanding how genomic variation influences drug efficacy and toxicity, particularly in cancer therapy-induced cardiovascular complications. His lab pioneered several key methodologies including the first directed cardiac differentiation protocol, non-integrating blood-to-iPSC reprogramming, and chemically defined differentiation protocols. Current projects span cardio-oncology, arrhythmia mechanisms, regenerative medicine, hiPSC models of breast cancer, and cultivated meat applications. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on pharmacogenomics of anthracycline cardiotoxicity, with significant focus on genomic risk prediction in childhood cancer survivors, molecular mechanisms of cardiotoxicity, and development of cardioprotective strategies. His work increasingly integrates large-scale genomic analysis with hiPSC modeling to establish causal relationships between genetic variants and clinical outcomes. Fellow of American Heart Association (2016) Recipient of NCI R01 grant for Nilotinib Induced Artery Disease research NIH NHLBI Pathway to Independence Award recipient Editorial Board Member, Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology (2020-present) Associate Editor, JACC CardioOncology (2018-present) Dr. Burridge advises multiple postdoctoral fellows including Ning Ge (cardiac arrhythmia modeling), Praeploy Pongpamorn (chemically defined differentiation), Nnamdi Uche (population-specific doxorubicin susceptibility), and George Gibbons. His lab has secured substantial grant funding for projects including large-scale hiPSC production, cardiotoxicity screening platforms, and novel drug discovery initiatives. The Burridge lab maintains extensive resources including high-throughput screening systems, CRISPR editing platforms, and bioreactor-based differentiation systems, all developed with a focus on eliminating animal-derived products from research.

• Synthetic Biology
• Artificial Cell Synthesis
• Origin of Life
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Tsing Young Dora Tang is a Professor of Synthetic Biology at Saarland University's Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, with a dual appointment at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics (MPI-CBG). She leads the interdisciplinary Tang Lab, which focuses on building minimal synthetic cellular systems through bottom-up approaches. Her research interests span synthetic biology, biochemistry, and biophysics, with particular emphasis on compartmentalization in biochemical processes , non-equilibrium behavior in synthetic cellular systems , and the physicochemical principles underlying modern biological systems . Her work bridges the gap between origin of life studies and artificial cell synthesis. Recent publications demonstrate her lab's expertise in lipid vesicle production, coacervate systems, and protometabolism. Her research employs innovative techniques including microfluidics, inverted emulsion methods, and cell-free expression systems to create and manipulate synthetic cellular components. Prof. Tang recently relocated her lab from Dresden to Saarland University, where they established new facilities in Building B2.2. The lab has been active in community events including the Cell Physics 2025 conference and regular Synbio Colloquia.

• Neuroscience
• Cholinergic System
• Molecular Genetics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Julie Miwa serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences within the College of Arts and Sciences at Lehigh University. Her research laboratory investigates complex neurobiological processes with a specific focus on the cholinergic system and its regulation through lynx genes. Dr. Miwa's work employs a highly multidisciplinary approach that combines molecular genetics, genetic engineering, electrophysiology, behavioral analysis, and biochemical techniques. Dr. Miwa's research centers on lynx proteins, which function as molecular brakes on nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Her laboratory generates genetically engineered mouse lines to characterize how these regulatory proteins influence neural function and behavior. Key findings from her research demonstrate that manipulating lynx proteins affects learning capabilities, critical period plasticity, anxiety responses, and neuronal survival. Her work has significant implications for understanding neural adaptation mechanisms and potential therapeutic approaches for neurological conditions. Analysis of Dr. Miwa's publication record reveals a consistent trajectory of research focused on cholinergic regulation, with particular emphasis on lynx proteins and their interactions with nicotinic receptors. Her work spans molecular mechanisms, cellular function, and behavioral outcomes, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to neuroscience research. The publications show increasing sophistication in techniques and expanding applications to understanding neural plasticity, learning mechanisms, and potential relevance to neurological disorders. Dr. Miwa's laboratory actively seeks researchers with expertise in molecular genetics, genetic engineering, behavioral pharmacology, and biochemical techniques. Her research program appears to be well-established with consistent publication output across nearly two decades, indicating sustained funding and productive research operations. While specific grant information isn't provided in the available text, the longevity and productivity of her research program suggest successful grant acquisition and management. The laboratory focuses on investigating how lynx proteins regulate the cholinergic system through multidisciplinary approaches. Current research directions include examining the role of lynx proteins in motor learning, anxiety-related behaviors, and neuronal health during aging. The lab utilizes genetically engineered mouse models combined with electrophysiological, behavioral, biochemical, and microscopic techniques to unravel the complex relationships between molecular regulation and behavioral outcomes.

Mikko P. Haatajaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials Science
• Theoretical and Computational Materials Science
• Physics of Materials
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mikko P. Haataja is a Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Director of Graduate Studies at the Princeton Materials Institute, Princeton University. He leads the Haataja Group, specializing in theoretical and computational approaches to materials science and physical biology. His office is located in D404C Engineering Quad and he can be contacted at mhaataja@princeton.edu or (609) 258-9126. Education: Ph.D., Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics, McGill University, 2001 MSc, Electrical Engineering, Tampere University of Technology, Finland, 1995 Research Interests: Professor Haataja's work spans microstructure evolution during phase transformations, electrodeposited thin films, quantum heterostructures, lipid raft organization in cell membranes, and driven interface dynamics. Recent breakthroughs include dynamically programmable electromechanical 2D materials that enable strain-induced phase transitions in transition metal dichalcogenides for NEMS/MEMS applications. His group also pioneers research on intracellular phase transitions, investigating how biomolecular condensates regulate cellular organization through phase separation mechanisms. Publication Trends: Analysis of recent articles (2017-2024) reveals two dominant themes: 1) Biomolecular phase separation in cellular environments, exploring nucleation kinetics, mechanosensing, and optogenetic control of condensates; and 2) Advanced 2D materials engineering, focusing on defect-mediated phase programming, strain relaxation mechanisms, and electromechanical properties of transition metal dichalcogenides. Computational methods span atomistic simulations, phase-field modeling, and continuum theory. Laboratory Leadership: The Haataja Group develops multiscale computational frameworks to study materials physics and biological organization. Current projects include modeling amyloid fibril growth, liquid-liquid phase separation in constrained environments, redox instability in fuel cells, and twisted crystal growth in organic semiconductors. The group maintains strong collaborations with experimentalists for model validation.

José N. Onuchicمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biological Physics
• Theoretical Chemistry
• Protein Folding
• +۳ مورد دیگر

José N. Onuchic is the Harry C. and Olga K. Wiess Chair of Physics and Professor of Chemistry and BioSciences at Rice University. His research focuses on integrating theoretical and computational approaches to understand biological systems, including protein folding, cancer metabolism, and chromatin architecture. He leads the Center for Theoretical Biological Physics and has pioneered concepts like protein folding funnels and energy landscape theory. His work spans scales from molecular interactions to cellular systems, with applications in cancer biology, viral mechanisms, and epigenetics. Education: B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Physics (1980, 1981), Universidade de São Paulo M.S. in Applied Physics (1982), Universidade de São Paulo Ph.D. in Chemistry (1987), California Institute of Technology Research Interests: Protein folding dynamics and energy landscapes Chromatin structure and transcription regulation Cancer cell metabolism and metastasis Quantum effects in biological systems Machine learning in biomolecular modeling Key Contributions: Developed the folding funnel theory to explain protein stability Investigated magnesium ion effects on RNA conformational switches Advanced computational models of interphase chromosome organization Explored SARS-CoV-2 spike protein mechanics for antiviral strategies Labs & Affiliations: Directs the Center for Theoretical Biological Physics at Rice University, fostering interdisciplinary research in theoretical biological physics.

Tom Robinsonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Synthetic Biology
• Lipid Membranes
• Microfluidics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Tom Robinson serves as a Lecturer in Chemical Engineering within the School of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh, specializing in the Bioengineering Research Institute. His interdisciplinary work bridges synthetic biology, membrane biophysics, and microfluidics to engineer biomimetic systems. His core research focuses on: Bottom-up Synthetic Biology : Constructing artificial eukaryotic cells with multi-compartment structures using droplet microfluidics and giant lipid vesicles (GUVs) to enable enzymatic cascades for biofuel production and drug delivery applications. Lipid Membrane Engineering : Developing model membrane systems (GUVs and nano-vesicles) to isolate and study membrane properties like permeability, fusion dynamics, and ligand interactions without cellular interference. Advanced Microfluidics : Designing novel microfluidic platforms for single-cell analysis (cancer cells, magnetotactic bacteria), high-throughput vesicle production, and precision manipulation of biomimetic structures. Analysis of Dr Robinson's 55+ publications reveals dominant trends in biomimetic membrane systems (42%), synthetic cell engineering (31%), and microfluidic device innovation (27%). His work increasingly integrates multi-omics approaches with physical manipulation techniques, particularly evident in recent studies on magnetotactic bacteria navigation and phase-separated synthetic cells. The research demonstrates strong translational potential in drug delivery and environmental microbiology. The Robinson Lab employs cutting-edge microscopy including FLIM, confocal, multiphoton, and high-speed imaging to characterize membrane dynamics and cellular interactions. Current projects focus on ESCRT-III protein-mediated vesicle remodeling, magnetic field effects on bacterial motion, and polymerizable emulsion systems for optical applications. The lab maintains active collaborations across bioengineering, microbiology, and materials science disciplines, with significant contributions to the MaxSynBio consortium for bottom-up cell synthesis.

Margaret Johnsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Self-assembly in cell biology
• Clathrin-mediated endocytosis
• Viral assembly and membrane remodeling
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Margaret Johnson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biophysics at Johns Hopkins University, where she has been since 2013. Her research group focuses on self-assembly and self-organization in cellular systems, with emphasis on clathrin-mediated endocytosis, viral exit mechanisms, and transcriptional regulation. Education: B.S. in Applied Mathematics from Columbia University Ph.D. in Bioengineering from University of California, Berkeley Her multidisciplinary research combines statistical mechanics, computational modeling, and experimental collaborations to study how macromolecular self-assembly is spatially and temporally controlled in biological systems. Key areas include dimensional reduction effects in protein binding, membrane remodeling dynamics, and reaction-diffusion modeling of cellular processes. Recent publications highlight her group's work on optimal kinetic pathways for self-assembly membrane-associated assembly mechanisms dimensional reduction effects in biological systems parallelized simulation algorithms temporal control of viral assembly membrane energy and protein lattice formation These studies often integrate with software development like ioNERDSS for simulation analysis. Scientific Awards: NIH Pathway to Independence Award NSF CAREER Award NIH MIRA Award Margaret's group has trained numerous graduate and postdoctoral researchers, with recent graduates securing academic positions and PhD programs at top institutions. Her lab actively develops open-source simulation tools and maintains collaborations across disciplines to advance understanding of non-equilibrium biological systems.

• Synthetic Biology
• Microbial Metabolic Engineering
• Sustainable Biotechnology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Adjunct Professor Claudia Vickers is a leading synthetic biologist affiliated with the School of Biology & Environmental Science at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), within the Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on engineering microorganisms, particularly yeast, to produce sustainable alternatives to industrial chemicals and food ingredients. She specializes in isoprenoid pathway engineering and synthetic biology tools for metabolic control. Prof. Vickers holds a PhD from the University of Queensland. Her work bridges academia, industry, and policy, with roles in CSIRO’s synthetic biology program, Synthetic Biology Australia, and international initiatives like the Global Biofoundries Alliance. She advises Food Standards Australia New Zealand and serves on journal editorial boards. Her research emphasizes yeast metabolic engineering, microbial fermentation systems, and the application of synthetic biology to address environmental challenges. Recent publications highlight advancements in yeast strain optimization, biosensor development, and compartmentalized enzyme systems. Her work contributes to sustainable bioproduction processes and biotechnology policy frameworks. Prof. Vickers is actively involved in postgraduate supervision, mentoring students in Honours, Masters, and PhD programs. She collaborates with industry partners to translate research into real-world applications, including partnerships with biotech startups and multinational corporations.

Matthew James Smithمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cancer Biology
• Structural Biology
• Cell Signaling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Matthew James Smith is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine , University of Montreal , leading the Department of Pathology and Cell Biology within the Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC) . His lab integrates structural biology , biophysics , and evolutionary bioinformatics to decode RAS GTPase signaling in cancer contexts. Research Themes : RAS protein networks, cancer mutations, structural dynamics, and effector validation Technologies : NMR spectroscopy, X-ray crystallography, proteomics, and cell-based assays Recent studies (2025-2024) highlight MRAS as a pseudoinactive GTPase , ARF interactome spatial organization , and RASSF-YAP signaling crosstalk . His work reveals how disease mutations alter signaling hierarchies and binding specificities. Scientific Recognition : Canada Research Chair in Cancer Signaling and Structural Biology Recipient of $4M research chair funding (2020) Contact : matthew.james.smith@umontreal.ca | smithlabiric@gmail.com

Stefanie Redemannمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cell and Developmental Biology
• Molecular Biology
• Biophysics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stefanie Redemann is an Associate Professor at the University of Virginia , affiliated with the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics in the School of Medicine . She holds a Diploma in Biology from Technische Universität Darmstadt and a PhD in Cell Biology from the Max Planck Institute for Cell Biology and Genetics, with postdoctoral training at Technische Universität Dresden. Education: Diploma in Biology (Technische Universität Darmstadt), PhD in Cell Biology (Max Planck Institute), Postdoc in Cell Biology/Biophysics (Technische Universität Dresden) Her research focuses on chromosome segregation and aneuploidy in meiosis and mitosis , using advanced imaging techniques like 3D electron tomography and CRISPR tools in models such as tissue culture cells, mouse oocytes, and C. elegans embryos. She investigates molecular and mechanical principles of spindle assembly to address errors linked to cancer progression and reproductive health issues. Recent publications highlight work on microtubule dynamics, chromokinesin function, and tubulin regulation in meiosis. Awards include being named a Cell Scientist to Watch (2021). Her lab at the University of Virginia integrates interdisciplinary approaches to unravel mechanisms of cell division.