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Research Projects of Current Ph.D. Candidates
Rebecca Albano; Viterbo Universtiy; La Crosse, WI. "Mechanisms of cell death in neurodegenerative diseases."
Jordan Blacktop; Grand Valley State University; Allendale, MI. “CRF regulation of dopaminergic neurotransmission and cocaine seeking.”
John L. Brenner; Humboldt State University; Arcata, CA. “Exploring function of developmentally regulated miRNAs in C. elegans.”
Keerthi Cherukuri; University of Florida Gainsville; Gainsville, FL. “The role of methanogens in bioaugmentation of anaerobic digesters.”
Joshua Garlich; Bethany College; Lindsborg, KS. Function of associated proteins of the yeast mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase complex."
Evan Graf; University of Wisconsin-Madison; Madison, WI. “The role of organic cation transporter 3 (OCT3) in stress related behaviors using rodent models.”
Jonathan Hill; The College of Saint Rose; Albany, NY. “Cellular mechanism of rapid glucocorticoid action on neuronal physiology and Behavior.”
Qian Huang; Wuhan University; Wuhan, China. “Investigation of muscle function in different organisms and its underlying contraction mechanism.”
Andrew Karls; University of Wisconsin-Green Bay; Green Bay, WI. “Identification of signal transduction pathways underlying GABAB-mediated changes in calcium currents.”
Kevin Koenigs; University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh; Oshkosh, WI. “Molecular mechanisms linking stress and cocaine addiction.”
Linghai Kong; Shandong Normal University; Jinan Shandong, China. "Glutamate transmission involved in drug addiction."
Tiezheng Li; South China Agricultural University; Guangzhou,China. “The biosynthesis of bacterial O-antigen.”
Yan Li; Agricultural University of Hebei; Hebei, China. “Functional Analysis of Mtr4, as a component of the TRAMP complex.”
Adam Lietzan; Salisbury State University; Salisbury, MD. “The mechanism of allosteric regulation in pyruvate carboxylase activity.”
Yi Lin; Jiangnan University; Beijing, China. “Investigating the catalytic mechanism of Urea Amidolyase.”
Xiaoqian Liu; Shandong University; Qingdao, China. “Mechanism of environmental neurotoxins.”
Victoria Lutgen; Marquette University; Milwaukee, WI. “The role of the cystine-glutamate antiporter in schizophrenia.”
Aric Madayag; Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta, GA. “Mechanisms underlying regulation of cystine-glutamate exchange and neuronal plasticity.”
Michael Mashock; Winona State University; Winona, MN. "The effect of metal-oxide nanoparticles on the ecosystem."
Prince Mathai; Allahabad Agricultural Institute; Delhi, India. “Molecular analysis of acetogenic / syntrophic bacteria in anaerobic digesters.”
Cassandra Nelson; Indiana University School of Medicine; Indianapolis, IN. “Myofilament calcium sensitivity in muscle fatigue and the protective effects of exercise."
Sneha Potdar; Institute of Chemical Technology; Mumbai, India. "Assembly of ribosomal proteins in yeast mitochondria."
Jon Resch; University of Minnesota-Twin Cities; Minneapolis, MN. “Hypothalamic circuitry involved in energy balance.”
Mitchell Romens; Viterbo University; La Crosse, WI. “Function of mir-237 in developmental timing of C. elegans.”
Christine Sansone; Western Maryland College; Westminster, MD. “Rescuing the phenotypes of the gene drop-dead in Drosophila.”
Deepa Valsangkar; University of Pune; Maharashtra, India. “Acetyl CoA Carboxylase and the regulation of maturation of mouse oocytes.”
Ru Ya; East China Normal University; Shanghai, China. “The role of AMP-Activated Protein Kinase in mouse oocyte maturation and subsequent activation .”
Yulin Zhao; Shandong Normal University; Shandong, China. "Molecular mechanisms underlying alcohol-induced regulations of the NMDA receptor."
Incoming Graduate Students, Fall 2011
Chung Lung Chan; University of Richmond; University of Richmond, VA
Yi Liu; Wuhan University; Wuhan, China
Zachary Lunak; University of North Dakota; Grand Forks, ND
Mykel Robble; SUNY at Buffalo; Buffalo, NY
Brandon Tritle; Wabash College; Crawfordsville, IN
Oliver Vranjkovic; Marquette University; Milwaukee, WI
Fengchao Wang; Qufu Normal University; Jinan, China
Man Wu; Shanghai University; Shanghai, China
Xiaoyan Zhu; College of Normal University; Jinan, China
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