• Investigating the molecular mechanisms and functions of the Mitochondrial Myo2 Receptor-related protein (Mmr1) in mitochondrial inheritance using various biochemical and cell biological approaches • Identified and characterized the mitochondria binding domain and the self interaction domain of Mmr1, culminating in a first author publication• Developed and optimized cellular fitness and biochemical assays for general use by the lab• Technical Skills: live cell fluorescence… Show more • Investigating the molecular mechanisms and functions of the Mitochondrial Myo2 Receptor-related protein (Mmr1) in mitochondrial inheritance using various biochemical and cell biological approaches • Identified and characterized the mitochondria binding domain and the self interaction domain of Mmr1, culminating in a first author publication• Developed and optimized cellular fitness and biochemical assays for general use by the lab• Technical Skills: live cell fluorescence microscopy, protein purification (yeast and E.coli), western blot, lipid flotation assays, cloning, yeast genetics, Co-immunoprecipitation, cellular fitness assays, phos-protein electrophoresis Show less

• Developed and led 10 week course for 15 non-biology majors connecting genetics and evolutionary concepts to the understanding of socio-political issues• Designed exams and assignments• Planned and executed classroom group activities

• Prepared and led two one hour-long discussion sessions weekly covering selected academic papers in the field of cell biology• Graded student exams, classwork and homework• Held weekly office hours to offer additional clarification on in-class topics