Professor in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. My Research aims to better understand mechanisms of organelle function especially in innate immune function. For example, we study how macrophages and dendritic cells engulf and dispose of microbes and how they adapt to immune stresses. My lab is experienced in using both cell lines and primary cells, mice as a model system, methods to investigate cellular signalling, imaging acquisition and analysis, and a variety of biochemical tools. Importantly, my lab has a strong track-record of collaboration with academic and non-academic partners.

This post-doctoral was a continuation of my research begun at UCSD with Dr. Scott Emr. The research laboratory moved from UCSD to Cornell University.

Investigate the regulation of phosphatidylinositol-3,5-bisphosphate, a signaling lipid that controls membrane trafficking in the endosomal membrane system. Work was under the supervision of Dr. Scott Emr