Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences
Co-Director, Molecular and Cellular Biology Graduate Program
Research Interests
The Hauf lab uses molecular genetics, advanced fluorescence microscopy, proteomics and computational modeling to identify the molecular mechanisms behind reliable and robust cell division.
Assistant Professor, Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences
Co-Director, Molecular and Cellular Biology Graduate Program
Research Interests
The Jarome lab uses a variety of behavioral, molecular and genetic approaches to study the molecular and cellular mechanisms that control memory formation and modification in neurons. Current projects in the lab examine the role of epigenetic mechanisms and the ubiquitin-proteasome system in memory storage processes.
Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology
Research Interests
The Caswell lab is focused on the pathogenic bacterium Brucella abortus, which causes debilitating infections in both animals and humans. The group is interested in defining the genetic and biochemical elements that allow Brucella to infect its hosts, with the ultimate goal of developing novel therapeutic agents.
Associate Professor, Department of Animal Poultry Science
Research Interests
Research in the Gilbert group focuses on cellular signaling pathways that are associated with fat development in different species, with an emphasis on the brain-fat axis in chickens. This research can improve animal production traits and can help to develop strategies to reduce the prevalence of obesity and eating disorders.
Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences
Research Interests
The Hsu lab uses an inter-disciplinary approach (microbiology, synthetic biology, and biomaterials) towards understanding and remodeling the gut microbiota. A particular area of interest is the discovery of new phages and genetic engineering of these phages for anti-bacterial and anti-virulence applications.
Professor, Department of Human Nutrition, Food and Exercise
Research Interests
The focus of the Schmelz lab is ovarian cancer prevention with an emphasis on molecular mechanisms that promote peritoneal metastasis. The group is specifically interested in obesity-induced changes, bioactive sphingolipid signaling pathways, and biophysical stresses.
