Recent Graduates

An Optimized Method for the Development of a Synthetic Yeast Displayed Nanobody Library

Advisor: John Lueck, Ph.D.

Now: Research Specialist I at University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

Dysregulated Ca2+ Signaling, Fluid Secretion, and Mitochondrial Function in a Mouse Model of Early Sjögren’s Syndrome

Advisor: David Yule, Ph.D.

Now: Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

Exercise-induced Piezo1 and Piezo2 Upregulation and Chondroprotection Against Mechanical Injury

Advisor: Whasil Lee, Ph.D.

Now: Predoctoral Student at Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology Program at University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

Anticodon Engineered Transfer RNA as a Potential Therapeutic for Nonsense Mutation-Associated Cystic Fibrosis

Advisor: John Lueck, Ph.D.

Inhibition of Kmt5a in C2C12 Cells Leads to Dysregulation of Iron Metabolism, Causing Cell Death through Ferroptosis

Now: Predoctoral Student at Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology Program at University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

Insights into Roles of Aging and Chemokine Signaling During Neuromuscular Regeneration

Advisor: Joe Chakkalakal, Ph.D.

The Role of HspB8 In Maintaining tau Proteostasis

Advisor: Gail Johnson, Ph.D

Redefining the Function of Salivary Duct Cell Populations Utilizing a Structural, Functional, and Computational Approach

Advisor: David Yule, Ph.D.

Now: Technical Specialist at Troutman Pepper Law Firm, Rochester, NY

Investigating Hydrogen Sulfide as a Regulator of Mitochondrial Complex II Reversal in Cardiac Ischemia

Advisor: Paul Brookes, Ph.D.

The Future is Female: A Look at Fracture Therapeutics for Female Athletes

Now: Medical Student at Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA

Topography and Motion of the Acid-sensing Ion Channel 1 Intracellular Domains”

Advisor: David MacLean, Ph.D.

Now: Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Rochester, Rochester NY

Genetic Mutations of ECM Components Resulting in Heritable Connective Tissue Disorders

Electroporation Mediated Gene Delivery to Rescue the Alveolar Capillary Barrier Function for ARDS Treatment

Advisor: David MacLean, Ph.D.

Now: Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

A Comprehensive Overview of Metabotropic Glutamate Receptor Dimer Signaling

Advisor: Paul Kammermeier, Ph.D.

Now: Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

Investigating Succinate and pH Dynamics in Cardiac Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury

Advisor: Paul Brookes, Ph.D.

Now: Scientific Communications Manager at AlphaGroup Medical Communications, Rochester NY

KRIT1-mediated regulation of the cellular response to inflammation

Advisor: Angela Glading, Ph.D.

Now: Senior Scientist at Frontage Laboratories, Inc., Downington, PA

Optical Interrogation of Acid-Sensing Ion Channel Gating Mechanisms

Advisor: David MacLean, Ph.D.

Now: Scientist at Atalanta Therapeutics, Cambridge, MA

Methamphetamine abuse and the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

Advisor: Gail Johnson, Ph.D

Now: BRAINS Laboratory at McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX

Differential Regulation of Opioid Receptor Signaling via Gα Proteins

Advisor: Jean Bidlack, Ph.D.

Now: Clinical Scientist at Myeloid Therapeutics at Biogen, Cambridge, MA

Regulation, Function and Mechanism of Phosphodiesterase 10A in Pathological Cardiac Remodeling and Dysfunction

Advisor: Chen Yan, Ph.D.

Now: Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

FGF21 Reduced Morphine Preference and the Development of Acute Antinociceptive Tolerance and Physical Dependence

Advisor: Jean Bidlack, Ph.D.

Now: Preclinical Scientist at Akero Therapeutics Inc., Boston, MA

Advisor: Angela Glading, Ph.D.

Now: Research Scientist at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Boston, MA

Functional Analysis of Disease-associated Mutations in the Inositol 1,4,5-Trisphosphate Receptor

Advisor: David Yule, Ph.D.

Now: Postdoctoral IRTA Trainee (Intramural Research Training Award) at NIH-NIDCR, Bethseda, MA

Cyclic Nucleotide Phosphodiesterase and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Now: Postdoctoral Fellow at Stanford University, Stanford, CA

Optogenetic Control of Mitochondria Alters Cellular Energy Sensing and Hypoxia Resistance

Advisor: Andrew Wojtovich, Ph.D.

Now: Associate Editor at Science Translational Medicine at AAAS, Seattle, WA