Characterization of Mitochondrial Surveillance
Team Advisor/PI
Project Description/Research Team Goals
Mitochondria tend to be oversimplified to being the powerhouse of the cell. However, they are required for number of critical biochemical processes and have been linked to cancer progression, metabolic, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, and aging. To maintain homeostasis, mitochondria have specialized surveillance pathways. One key example is the Ethanol Stress Response Element (ESRE) pathway
Issues Addressed
- Mitochondrial dysfunction
- Response to ROS
- Interactions between mitochondrial surveillance pathways
Research Methods and Technology
- Genetic screening
- Microscopy
- Cell biology and biochemical assays
Preferred Undergraduate Interests
Open to anyone interested
Academic Majors of Interest
Open to all majors in the Life Sciences
Prior Preparation/Requisite Experience
- Interest in STEM research
Compensation
Work study-eligible students may receive compensation from OURI.
Course Credit
BIOS 310 section 42
Team Meeting
Biweekly meetings, TBD
Actively Onboarding New Members
Not in Fall 2024
Contact
For more information, please see the team's site or email Prof. Natasha Kirienko (kirienko@rice.edu).