Department of Biological Sciences
Jackson Lab
All eukaryotic cells must solve a logistical challenge by moving transmembrane proteins and lipids between different membrane-bound organelles. This is similar to how Fedex or UPS moves packages between different transport hubs. We use a range of techniques in the modern life sciences to explore how cells initiate and regulate these pathways vital to human health. We aim to identify unknown players and characterize the molecular mechanisms of poorly understood proteins and pathways. This work will provide insight into human diseases, including neurological disorders and cancers, caused by mutations in or loss of vital trafficking proteins
