Graduate Research Assistant
• Investigated the mechanisms by which patient-derived mutations in dynamin-related protein 1 (Drp1), the master protein regulator of mitochondrial fission, disrupt protein structure and function.• Broad knowledge of pharmacology and mitochondrial biology as well as protein chemistry, enzymology, and biochemistry.• Expertise in experimental design and protein purification techniques.• Published author with experience in communicating complex scientific topics both verbally and in… Show more • Investigated the mechanisms by which patient-derived mutations in dynamin-related protein 1 (Drp1), the master protein regulator of mitochondrial fission, disrupt protein structure and function.• Broad knowledge of pharmacology and mitochondrial biology as well as protein chemistry, enzymology, and biochemistry.• Expertise in experimental design and protein purification techniques.• Published author with experience in communicating complex scientific topics both verbally and in writing.• Mentored and trained undergraduate students in various laboratory techniques. Show less