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Associate Provost for Student Success and Academic Excellence Professor and Chair, Department of Chemistry, University of Evansville
Evansville, Indiana, United States
About
Manager, Bioinformatics and Product Integration | Bioinformatics, Next-Gen Sequencing
With a robust background in biochemistry and molecular genetics, I'm currently leading as Manager of Bioinformatics and Product Integration at Neogen Corporation, where my expertise in genome assembly and next-generation sequencing fuels our product development strategies. Previously, as a Sequencing Product Manager, I honed my skills in bringing cutting-edge sequencing solutions to market. Our team excels at developing products that advance scientific understanding and improve genetic prediction outcomes. Aligned with Neogen's mission, I am committed to pioneering integrative approaches in genetics, contributing my part in transforming research into actionable insights.
Manager, Bioinformatics and Product Integration | Bioinformatics, Next-Gen Sequencing
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
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As a scientist, I am fascinated when the molecular intricacies of cellular processes are understood in the broader context of an organism’s physiology. In my own research, I explore the mechanisms underlying organelle biogenesis and cellular polarity in photoreceptors, the light-sensing cells of the vertebrate retina. Light is captured by the rod and cone-shaped outer segment organelle, which is the largest primary cilium in the human body. While most vertebrate cells have a primary cilium, photoreceptors have modified theirs by filling it with hundreds of tightly stacked membrane discs that provide more membrane surface area to pack with visual signal molecules, thus improving light sensitivity. Importantly, defects associated with the structure and/or function of the primary cilium often result in photoreceptor dysfunction or death leading to human blindness. My research program emphasizes studying both ciliary and photoreceptor-specific proteins and how they impact the formation and function of the outer segment by applying the quantitative precision of biochemical and molecular approaches with new advanced imaging techniques. In addition to research, I am passionate about academic mentorship and issues of diversity and inclusivity in STEM programs. I find one-on-one mentorship highly rewarding and enjoy opportunities to engage with trainees at all levels and I strive to be a supportive mentor to the next generation of scientists.
Assistant Professor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI