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Lab URL: https://www.umassmed.edu/mandonlab/
Post Docs: <p >A postdoctoral research position is available to investigate Amyotrophic LateralSclerosis (ALS) mitochondrial dysfunction. ALS causes motor neurondegeneration, then paralysis and death. An early target in ALS is themitochondrion, whose dysfunction enhances ALS progression. The most commonALS-causing mutations are found in the copper-zinc superoxide dismutase (SOD1)gene. Most wild type (WT) SOD1 protein (SOD1WT) resides in the cytosol and only1% is targeted to the inner mitochondrial space (IMS). In contrast, mutant SOD1protein (SOD1mut) accumulates in the mitochondrial outer membrane and in thematrix, and subsequently impairs mitochondrial function by a mechanism that ispoorly understood. Abnormal SOD1mut accumulation leads to mitochondrialdysfunction found in the early stage of presymptomatic ALS mice, before theonset of motor neuron degeneration. Thus, it is critical to determine the firstevent induced by SOD1mut and devise a strategy to stop or delay it beforemitochondrial damage becomes irreversible. The objective of future studies willbe to determine which step/steps are affected by the SOD1 mutation byidentifying the sequence of events involved in SOD1mut and SOD1WT mitochondrialtargeting, import and IMS-sorting. This project will provide important basicinformation on the mechanisms underlying mitochondrial dysfunction in ALS andwill identify possible targets for future therapies. <p > Applicants must have (or expect toobtain shortly) a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or arelated field and be strongly motivated to conduct research in an excitingresearch environment. <p >
Summary: Focus: Mitochondria and the endoplasmic reticulum
preferred title: Associate Professor

Munson, Mary
first name: Mary
last name: Munson
full name: Mary Munson PhD
has faculty rank: Professor
latitude: 42.27985300000000
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Person ID: 312
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Rotation Projects: Potential Rotation Projects <p >Research in the Munson lab is focused on biochemical/biophysical and cell biological characterization of proteins in the exocyst complex. Potential rotation projects include the following: Cloning of various exocyst protein domains and point mutations. These will be expressed in E. coli for biochemical/structural studies, and their functions tested in yeast. Protein expression and purification. Develop purification strategies for several exocyst proteins and their domains, using chromatography methods such as ion exchange and gel filtration (Fig. 2). Characterization of the purified exocyst proteins. Protein structure, stability, oligomerization state and protein:protein interactions will be monitored by such techniques as circular dichroism, analytical ultracentrifugation and gel filtration (Fig. 3). Crystallography. We have determined the structure of the C-terminal domain of Sec6p (Fig. 4). Crystallization trials ofotherexocyst proteins and their domains are in progress. Design and test functional exocyst mutants in yeast. Mutants will be characterized using a variety of biochemical, cell biological, and microscopic techniques. Identify novel regulators of yeast exocytosis using a genetic screen. Mutants created in these screens are currently being tested and identified (Fig. 5). Their role in exocytosis will be explored <p >
preferred title: Professor

Davis, Roger
first name: Roger
last name: Davis
full name: Roger J Davis PhD, FRS
has faculty rank: Chair And Professor
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Person ID: 3130
person in primary position: Chair and Professor
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Endowed Chair Honorary Title: H. Arthur Smith Chair in Cancer Research
Rotation Projects: Rotation Projects Laboratory rotations are available to study signal mammalian transduction mechanisms. Several projects are available, including studies of protein kinase cascades, gene expression, the cell cycle, and apoptosis. Targeted gene disruption approaches in mice combined with biochemical and molecular biology studies will be examined.
preferred title: Chair and Professor
webpage: https://profiles.umassmed.edu/profile/28866429

Rusckowski, Mary
first name: Mary
last name: Rusckowski
full name: Mary Rusckowski PhD
has faculty rank: Associate Professor
latitude: 42.27525000000000
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Person ID: 317
person in primary position: Associate Professor
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preferred title: Associate Professor

Rhind, Nicholas
first name: Nicholas
last name: Rhind
full name: Nicholas R Rhind PhD
has faculty rank: Professor
latitude: 42.27985300000000
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Person ID: 318
person in primary position: Professor
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Rotation Projects: Potential Rotation Projects 1) Coordination of replication and recombination by the S-phase DNA damage checkpoint The replication checkpoint coordinates replication and recombinational repair to allow for the replication of damaged templates, however the mechanism by which the checkpoint regulates recombination is unknown. We have identified a number of potential checkpoint-kinase targets by phosphoproteomics. One possible rotation project would be to create site-directed mutations that would prevent kinase regulation of one or more of the targets. These mutations could be used to validate the role of the target in the checkpoint and to test the importance of checkpoint regulation in S-phase DNA repair. 2) Regulation of replication timing Heterochromatin regulates the timing of replication origin firing, however the mechanism by which it affects origin function is unknown. We have developed a model of how origin timing is regulated in non-heterochromatic chromatin; now we want to test how heterochromatin affects this mechanism. In particular, we want to manipulate the heterochromatic context at specific loci, measure the changes in origin timing and investigate the molecular mechanisms responsible for the change. One possible rotation project would be to establish heterochromatin at a well-characterized origin, measure origin timing, which we presume will be delayed, and then test at which step origin firing is delayed. <p >
preferred title: Professor

Strambio De Castillia, Caterina
first name: Caterina
last name: Strambio De Castillia
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full name: Caterina Strambio De Castillia PhD
has faculty rank: Assistant Professor
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Person ID: 3193
person in primary position: Assistant Professor
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Lab URL: https://www.umassmed.edu/strambiolab/
Summary: Dr. Strambio-De-Castillia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1069-1816) is an internationally recognized cell biologist and imaging scientist who specializes in developing easy-to-use and openly accessible strategies for image data management and sharing to promote scientific discovery in health and disease.
preferred title: Assistant Professor
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Kelch, Brian
first name: Brian
last name: Kelch
full name: Brian Anthony Kelch PhD
has faculty rank: Professor
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Person ID: 3279
person in primary position: Professor
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Torres, Eduardo
first name: Eduardo
last name: Torres
full name: Eduardo M Torres PhD
has faculty rank: Associate Professor
latitude: 42.27985300000000
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Person ID: 3315
person in primary position: Associate Professor
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Post Docs: A postdoctoral fellow position is available for a highly motivated candidate to join us in the Program in Molecular Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Our research interests are focused on understanding how aneuploidy affects cellular physiology and metabolism, and how aneuploidy influences cell evolution leading to further gross genomic alterations.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> The Candidates should have a recent Ph.D or M.D/Ph.D degree in Cancer Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Cell Biology or related field. The candidates must also have a proven track record of productivity and research experience. They should be highly motivated, have a strong desire to learn and excellent communication skills.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p></o:p>Applicats should send their CV, summary of previous research and the name of three references that may be contacted to Dr. Eduardo Torres, e-mail: Eduardo.torres@umassmed.edu (address: 364 Plantation Street, LRB -523, Worcester, MA 01605-4321
Rotation Projects: Rotations are available in this laboratory. Please contact Dr. Torres for details.
preferred title: Associate Professor

Garber, Manuel
first name: Manuel
last name: Garber
full name: Manuel Garber PhD
has faculty rank: Professor
latitude: 42.27767280000000
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Person ID: 3318
person in primary position: Professor
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Rotation Projects: If you are interesting in applying computational methods to biological problems please contact me. Potential projects in my lab are Modeling of transcription factor gene expression control in innate immune cells Evolutionary analysis of gene transcription factor networks in mammals Epigenetics inheritance in mice: From male sperm to phenotypic effect in grandchildren Application of genome and exome sequencing to newborn screening Development of computational methods for analysis of RNA-protein interactions
preferred title: Professor

Jacobson, Allan
first name: Allan
last name: Jacobson
full name: Allan S Jacobson PhD
has faculty rank: Professor And Chair Emeritus
latitude: 42.27525000000000
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Person ID: 334
person in primary position: Professor and Chair Emeritus
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Endowed Chair Honorary Title: Gerald L. Haidak, MD, and Zelda S. Haidak Professor in Cell Biology
Lab URL: https://www.umassmed.edu/jacobsonlab/
Rotation Projects: Rotation Projects <p >Rotation projects generally address specific gene expression issues in yeast, including problems in NMD, general mRNA decay, and translation termination. Methodological approaches depend on time commitment, but could include yeast genetics, individual and genome-wide transcript analysis, in vitro translation, and protein:protein interaction studies.
Summary: Focus: Cytoplasmic aspects of post-transcriptional regulation in eukaryotes
preferred title: Professor and Chair Emeritus

Grunwald, David
first name: David
last name: Grunwald
full name: David Grunwald PhD
has faculty rank: Associate Professor
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Person ID: 3348
person in primary position: Associate Professor
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preferred title: Associate Professor

King, Oliver
first name: Oliver
last name: King
full name: Oliver D. King PhD
has faculty rank: Assistant Professor
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Person ID: 3373
person in primary position: Assistant Professor
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Summary: Dr. King is a computational biologist with research interests in algorithm development and the analysis of high-throughput datasets. His current research projects involve facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and other disorders.
preferred title: Assistant Professor
webpage: https://profiles.umassmed.edu/profile/37079875

Khvorova, Anastasia
first name: Anastasia
last name: Khvorova
full name: Anastasia Khvorova PhD
has faculty rank: Professor
latitude: 42.27767280000000
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Person ID: 3413
person in primary position: Professor
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Endowed Chair Honorary Title: Remondi Family Chair in Biomedical Research
Post Docs: POSTDOCTORAL POSITION: RNAI PRECLINICAL DEVELOPMENT Excellent training opportunity for a person considering industrial carrier in drug development Oligonucleotides represent a new class of drugs, which have the promise to become a major class of future therapeutics. There are several classes of oligonucleotides which can efficiently silence genes in various tissues with acceptable level of toxicity. There are also new chemistries being developed to further improve oligonucleotide tissue distribution and cellular uptake. The successful candidate will be a key part of an intra-disciplinary team working with biologists and chemists to develop novel types of therapeutics for treatment of neurological disease, liver disease and orphan indications. The work will include compounds identification, screening, characterization, in vivo efficacy and PK/PD studies, novel assays development etc. In addition exposure and training in nucleic acid pre-clinical development, project management etc will be provided. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have (or expect to obtain shortly) a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or a related field , be bright, ambitious, independent and collaborative and ideally, have research experience in nucleic acid molecular cell biology or pharmacology.
Post Docs: RNAI MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY/ RNA OLIGONUCLEOTIDE CHEMISTRY Develop and characterize novel RNA chemistries to promote efficient oligonucleotide internalization and tissue distribution. Oligonucleotides represent a new class of drugs, which have the promise to become a major class of future therapeutics. There are several chemistries and formulations developed by us and others that effectively support oligo internalization and favorable PK/PD. In most cases in vivo efficacy is limited by (1) poor PK (2) inefficient tissue distribution (3) compound entrapment in biologically inactive intracellular compartments. The objective of future studies will be development of novel chemistries, which promote receptor mediated cellular internalization and/ or endosomal escape. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and synthesis of novel RNA precursors, optimization of RNA synthesis and conjugation protocols and interface with the biology part of the lab. In addition, exposure to pre-clinical development programs and oligonucleotide manufacturing will be available. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have (or expect to obtain shortly) a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or a related field , be bright, ambitious, independent and collaborative and have previous experience in nucleic acid / oligonucleotide chemistry.
Post Docs: SMALL RNA TRAFFICKING Discover, characterize and adapt mechanisms of small RNA extracellular and intracellular trafficking for development of novel classes of oligonucleotide drugs. A serious limitation in realizing the potential of oligonucleotide based therapies has been the exceedingly inefficient transit of oligonucleotides from outside cells to the intracellular compartments where the biologically relevant activity happens. On the other hand, there are multiple lines of evidence supporting the notion that nature has implemented evolutionarily conserved mechanisms and pathways for efficiently trafficking small RNAs across cellular boundaries. The objective of future studies will be the systematic evaluation of mechanisms of cellular uptake of different classes of oligonucleotides and their comparison to mechanisms of native RNA trafficking using a combination of experimental approaches, including advanced RNA chemistry and high temporal and spatial resolution microscopy in living cells, Mass spectrometry, cell biology and others. The successful candidate will work closely with Victor Ambros and Silvia Corvera labs and the UMASS imaging group and receive training in RNA chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology and pre-clinical development. QUALIFICATIONS:Applicants must have (or expect to obtain shortly) a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or a related field , be bright, ambitious, independent and collaborative and ideally, have research experience in nucleic acid molecular and cell biology
Rotation Projects: Our laboratory uses a combination of nucleic acid and oligonucleotide chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, and pharmacology and develops and evaluate novel technologies for development of oligonucleotide therapeutics. A rotation project is available to develop and identify chemically modified self-delivering RNAi compounds for treatment of Huntington and other diseases.
preferred title: Professor

Lee, Michael
first name: Michael
last name: Lee
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full name: Michael J Lee PhD
has faculty rank: Professor
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Person ID: 3679
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Lab URL: https://umassmed.edu/Lee-Lab
Post Docs: A postdoctoral position is available within the Lee Lab. Please see our webpage for more information. Application materials can be sent directly to Dr. Lee, and please have 3 letters of reference sent by email directly to Dr. Lee, including the applicants name in the subject line.
Rotation Projects: <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p>We are always very excited to have students rotate in the Lee Lab! Projects are available for those interested in developing an experimental and/or computational skill set, and those interested in training across these disciplines are always encouraged to do so. By rotating in the Lee Lab, you will gain expertise in a variety of quantitative high-throughput techniques in the area of proteomics, signal transduction, network biology, and genomics. We aim to actively promote an interactive and fun atmosphere. Students will participate in various lab and PSB functions, including weekly lab meetings, weekly Systems Biology journal club, and at the end of the rotation, students will present their work to the lab/department.</o:p>
preferred title: Professor
webpage: https://profiles.umassmed.edu/profile/28866583

Lian, Jane
first name: Jane
last name: Lian
full name: Jane B Lian PhD
has faculty rank: ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
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Person ID: 370
person in primary position: Adjunct Professor
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preferred title: Adjunct Professor

Martin, Craig
first name: Craig
last name: Martin
full name: Craig T Martin BA, PhD
has faculty rank: Professor
latitude: 42.39565560000000
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Person ID: 3758
person in primary position: Department Head
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preferred title: Department Head

McClements, David
first name: David
last name: McClements
full name: David J McClements B.S., Ph.D.
has faculty rank: Professor
latitude: 42.39565560000000
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Person ID: 3760
person in primary position: Fergus Clydesdale Endowed Chair
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type: Person
preferred title: Fergus Clydesdale Endowed Chair

Henson, Michael
first name: Michael
last name: Henson
full name: Michael Henson PhD
has faculty rank: Professor
latitude: 42.39565560000000
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Person ID: 3761
person in primary position: Professor
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preferred title: Professor

Zamore, Phillip
first name: Phillip
last name: Zamore
full name: Phillip D Zamore PhD
has faculty rank: Chair And Professor
latitude: 42.27587600000000
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Person ID: 418
person in primary position: Chair and Professor
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Endowed Chair Honorary Title: Gretchen Stone Cook Chair in Biomedical Sciences
Post Docs: A postdoctoral position is available to study in this laboratory. Contact Dr. Zamore for additional details
Rotation Projects: Potential Rotation Projects Our laboratory uses a combination of biochemistry, cell biology, and genetics to dissect the RNAi pathway. A rotation project is available to explore the mechanisms that underlie the RNAi phenomenon or the biological pathways in which RNAi enzymes participate in flies, mice and humans.
preferred title: Chair and Professor
webpage: https://profiles.umassmed.edu/profile/28866555
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Baker, Richard
first name: Richard
last name: Baker
full name: Richard E Baker PhD
has faculty rank: Associate Professor
latitude: 42.27525000000000
longitude: -71.76233800000000
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Person ID: 486
person in primary position: Associate Professor
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preferred title: Associate Professor

Imbalzano, Anthony
first name: Anthony
last name: Imbalzano
full name: Anthony N Imbalzano PhD
has faculty rank: Professor
latitude: 42.27767280000000
longitude: -71.76163720000000
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Person ID: 507
person in primary position: Professor
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Post Docs: Please contact Dr. Imbalzano to discuss the possibility of a postdoctoral training.See lab research interests and publications for recent topics of research. http://www.umassmed.edu/imbalzanolab/ http://www.umassmed.edu/imbalzanolab/publications/
Rotation Projects: Please contact Dr. Imbalzano to discuss the possibility of a rotation project. Rotation projects are generally based on current work and tailored to the interests of the student. See lab research interests and publications for recent topics. http://www.umassmed.edu/imbalzanolab/ http://www.umassmed.edu/imbalzanolab/publications/
preferred title: Professor

Tipper, Donald
first name: Donald
last name: Tipper
full name: Donald John Tipper PhD
has faculty rank: Professor Emeritus
latitude: 42.27913450000000
longitude: -71.76550630000000
Person ID: 547
person in primary position: Professor Emeritus
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Rotation Projects: Rotation Projects Determine the mechanism of PrPCtm production by constructing PrP mutants with N-terminal glycosylation sites and analyzing their modification in yeast and in vitro. Test the role of PrPCtm in prion pathology by determining the effects of changing the charged topogenic signals in PrP on transmembrane insertion and pathogenicity. Isolate new pio mutants and determine their effects on normal yeast TM proteins.
preferred title: Professor Emeritus

McCollum, Dannel
first name: Dannel
last name: McCollum
full name: Dannel McCollum PhD
has faculty rank: Professor
latitude: 42.27491030000000
longitude: -71.76424060000000
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Person ID: 561
person in primary position: Professor
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Post Docs: A postdoctoral position is available to study in this laboratory. Contact Dr. McCollum for additional details.
Rotation Projects: Rotation Projects Analog sensitive LATS kinase: The goal of this project is to use CRISPR based genome modification to make mutations in the endogenous LATS kinase that cause it to be inhibited by a synthetic ATP analog. This will allow LATS kinase activity to be turned on and off using the ATP analog. The analog sensitive cell line will be a valuable tool for studying Hippo pathway responses to various stimuli and will be used to test whether dephosphorylation of LATS substrates is an important regulatory mechanism. This project will also set the stage for future experiments to create mice that have analog sensitive versions of LATS. These mice will be used to test whether LATS inhibition is a viable treatment for regenerative therapies for the heart, gut, pancreas and other organs. TRIP6 and Angiomotin interacting proteins: We know that cells monitor their mechanical environment by sensing F-actin levels and by measuring tension at cell-cell junctions. We have identified angiomotins as sensors for F-actin and the TRIP6 protein as part of a tension sensor at cell-cell junctions. However, to understand how these sensors work, we need know the network of proteins that they each interact with, and how those networks change in response to mechanical perturbations. To do this we will fuse each sensor to the promiscuous biotin ligase protein BirA, and express the fusion proteins in cells under various conditions. The biotin ligase will label proteins in close proximity with biotin. Labeled proteins will be purified and analyzed by mass spectrometry, and the spectrum of interacting partners under different conditions will be compared.
preferred title: Professor

Matthews, C.
first name: C.
last name: Matthews
full name: C. Robert Matthews PhD
has faculty rank: Professor Emeritus
latitude: 42.27985300000000
longitude: -71.79190270000000
Person ID: 603
person in primary position: Professor Emeritus
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Rotation Projects: Potential Rotation Projects One of the five most common structural classes of proteins is the (b/a)8 barrel motif. These proteins have eight parallel b strands arranged in a cylindrical fashion in the hydrophobic core and a corresponding number of amphipathic a-helices that dock on the surface of this cylinder. Equilibrium and kinetic studies of the folding reaction of one representative of this class, the subunit of tryptophan synthase, have shown that this single, symmetrical domain is formed by the progressive development of structure and stability in two partially folded forms. We are currently exploring the folding mechanisms of other (b/a)8 barrel proteins. Our goal for comparing the folding mechanisms of different members of the (b/a)8 barrel family is to learn how sequence relates to folding mechanism. The laboratory rotation would involve studying the equilibrium folding properties of another member of this structural class. Experiences that would be gained include expertise in protein expression and purification, and the collection and analysis of data acquired by spectroscopic techniques such as circular dichroism and fluorescence. Understanding the mechanism of folding and assembly of oligomeric peptides and proteins will provide important insights into a process that is essential for all forms of life. One model system that we have been using to study multimeric folding events is the homodimeric leucine zipper peptide, GCN4-p1. Mutational studies have yielded insights into the roles of helix propensity, salt bridges and buried polar residues in the transition state for folding. We are currently extending these studies to explore the folding and assembly of heterodimeric and heterotrimeric coiled coils. This rotation will provide training in peptide synthesis, HPLC purification, ultracentrifugation, circular dichroism spectroscopy, fluorescence resonance energy transfer experiments, and data analysis. The mechanism by which natural proteins fold to their…
preferred title: Professor Emeritus

Peterson, Craig
first name: Craig
last name: Peterson
full name: Craig L Peterson PhD
has faculty rank: Professor
latitude: 42.27913100000000
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Person ID: 633
person in primary position: Professor
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Endowed Chair Honorary Title: Elisabeth Chair I
preferred title: Professor

Pryciak, Peter
first name: Peter
last name: Pryciak
full name: Peter M Pryciak PhD
has faculty rank: Associate Professor
latitude: 42.27525000000000
longitude: -71.76233800000000
Person ID: 654
person in primary position: Associate Professor
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Rotation Projects: Rotation Projects Project #1: Signaling in the MAP kinase cascade. Membranerecruitment ofthe kinase cascade "scaffold" protein, Ste5, initiates signaling. But our recent work suggests that membrane localization alsoboosts signaling efficiency through the kinase cascade, and similar findings have been reported in a mammalian pathway. Yet the mechanism explaining this effect is unknown.This project would use molecular genetic approaches to probe thisphenomenon. Project #2: Membrane targeting domains. Our recent work identified a small membrane-binding domain that guides Ste5 to the plasma membrane, but it does so only acting in conjunction with protein-protein interactions. Relatedly, we have recently found similar domains, and their cooperative relationship with protein-protein interactions, in several other plasma membrane-localized signaling proteins. We suspect this may be a very common arrangement, and that multiple weak interactions are advantageous to ensuring dynamic localization that constantly probes the availability of membrane-localized binding partners. This project would involve conducting a small-scale survey of polarized proteins in yeast, searching for small membrane-binding domains that are critical for their normal localization and function.
preferred title: Associate Professor

Gilmore, James Reid
first name: James Reid
last name: Gilmore
full name: James Reid Gilmore PhD
has faculty rank: Professor Emeritus
latitude: 42.27985300000000
longitude: -71.79190270000000
Person ID: 669
person in primary position: Professor Emeritus
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Rotation Projects: Rotation Project Background
Rotation Projects: In yeast cells, protein translocation across the endoplasmic reticulum can occur by cotranslational or posttranslational pathways. The objective of this project is to develop a rapid method to inactivate the posttranslational pathway in vivo in yeast cells by appending the CMV-ribosome stalling sequence to the C-terminus of a typical posttranslational translocation substrate (carboxypeptidase Y). Complexes between the posttranslational translocation channel (SEC complex) and the stalled ribosomes will be purified for structural and functional analysis.
preferred title: Professor Emeritus

Watanabe, Shinya
first name: Shinya
last name: Watanabe
full name: Shinya Watanabe PhD
has faculty rank: Assistant Professor
latitude: 42.27932700000000
longitude: -71.76549170000000
Person ID: 700
person in primary position: Assistant Professor
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Post Docs: Postdoc position is available. Please contact us.
preferred title: Assistant Professor

Dekker, Job
first name: Job
last name: Dekker
full name: Job Dekker PhD
has faculty rank: Professor
latitude: 42.27587600000000
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Person ID: 759
person in primary position: Professor
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Endowed Chair Honorary Title: Joseph J. Byrne Chair in Biomedical Research
Rotation Projects: ? Rotation Projects Multiple rotation projects are available in several areas related to long-range gene regulation and higher order chromosome organization. Projects include thorough analyses of the biochemical mechanisms of long-range gene regulation of specific disease-related genes, as well as large-scale analyses of chromosome organization using high-throughput genomics technologies (5C and Hi-C). The lab employs a wide range of experimental approaches, including cell culture, protein biochemistry, microscopy, genomics as well computational approaches such as bioinformatics and modeling. Specific rotation projects are determined dependent on the interest of the student.
preferred title: Professor
webpage: https://profiles.umassmed.edu/profile/28866525
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Cantor, Sharon
first name: Sharon
last name: Cantor
full name: Sharon B Cantor PhD
has faculty rank: Professor
latitude: 42.27985300000000
longitude: -71.79190270000000
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Person ID: 828
person in primary position: Professor
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Endowed Chair Honorary Title: Gladys Smith Martin Chair in Oncology
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