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Biochemistry
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Role of Vinculin in Tumor Cell Invasion and Metatasis
| Principal Investigator |
Kris DeMali, Professor Department(s): Biochemistry Interdisciplinary Program(s): Molecular and Cellular Biology College of Medicine |
| Research Description | TBA |
| Undergraduate Role | TBA |
| Minimum Qualifications | TBA |
| Contact Information |
335-7882 kris-demali@uiowa.edu Professor Kris DeMali |
Control of transcription by P-TEFb
| Principal Investigator |
David Price, Professor Department(s): Biochemistry Interdisciplinary Program(s): Molecular and Cellular Biology College of Medicine |
| Research Description | Overall, we use biochemical, molecular and cellular techniques to advance our understanding of the control of RNA polymerase II elongation and how that process influences RNA processing, HIV replication and cancer growth. |
| Undergraduate Role | Whatever is needed |
| Minimum Qualifications | Keen interest in research |
| Contact Information |
(Telephone) 319-335-7910 (Email address) david-price@uiowa.edu University website for Professor David Price |
The Role of Chromatin Protein in Gene Regulation and Disease
| Principal Investigator |
Lori L. Wallrath, Assistant Professor Department(s): Biochemistry Interdisciplinary Program(s): Molecular Biology College of Medicine |
| Research Description | The goal of our research is to understand the role of chromatin structure in gene expression. Specifically, we are interested in the role a protein called Heterochromatin Protein 1. We are using the fruit fly Drosophila to study the mechanism of gene regulation by HP1. In collaboration with the lab of Mary Hendrix, we are studying the role of HP1 in metastasis of human breast cancer cells. |
| Undergraduate Role | Use site directed mutagenesis to generate mutations in proteins involved in packaging DNA and regulating gene expression. Use a 2-hybrid system to test for interactions between proteins involved in silencing gene |
| Minimum Qualifications | Course work in Biology necessary. Course work in Genetics and Molecular helpful. |
| Contact Information |
(Telephone) 319-335-7920 (Email address) lori-wallrath@uiowa.edu University website for Professor Lori L. Wallrath |