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Som Chatterjee
schatterjee@umaryland.edu
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Decipher the biological basis for pathogenic of S. aureus using a wide variety of molecular biology, genomic, biochemical, and immunological approaches; study beta-lactam drug resistant phenotypes and genotypes through proteomics and genomics; explore non-canonical (novel) targets responsible for beta-lactam resistance in S. aureus to re-sensitize resistant bacteria to beta-lactam drugs; explore novel approaches, such as developing nano-bodies, to treat staphylococcal infections.
Shiladitya DasSarma
sdassarma@som.umaryland.edu
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I have spent many years studying the evolutionary biology of microorganisms growing in extreme environments and the effects of environmental stressors on cells. My research ranges from microbial genomics to the impacts of saline waters in climate change to vaccine development against tropical diseases. My interests include climate education, having co-authored a Climate Introduction and A Roadmap for Responding to Climate Change. I received MIT’s MacVicar Award for climate leadership and I serve as UMB’s Representative to the MEES Program.
Shao-Jun (Jim) Du
sdu@som.umaryland.edu
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Cellular and molecular mechanisms controlling differentiation of muscle and nerve cells during embryogenesis
Shengyun Fang
sfang@umaryland.edu
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Functions of the ubiquitin system, with special emphasis on the endoplasmic reticulum-associated protein degradation (ERAD)
Da-Wei Gong
dgong@medicine.umaryland.edu
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Molecular and cell biology of energy metabolism; use of genomic techniques and bioinformatics to identify novel genes responsible for energy and glucose metabolism and insulin signaling
Dhan V. Kalvakolanu
dkalvako@umaryland.edu
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Regulation of gene transcription and signal transduction by cytokines; tumor cell growth control; apoptosis and the regulation of novel cell death-activating genes
Frank T. Robb
FRobb@som.umaryland.edu
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Archaeal molecular biology and biochemistry; genome sequence, structure and repair in hyperthermophiles; mechanisms of thermal stabilization of proteins
Gerardo R. Vasta
GVasta@som.umaryland.edu
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Molecular aspects and evolution of the acute phase response in vertebrates and invertebrates; structure/function relationships in carbohydrate-binding proteins; role of lectins in development and internal defense; host/parasite interactions; disease prevention, control in fisheries