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Director, STEM Diversity Research Programs Email: yuli@ucsc.edu Office Location: JBE 135
Assistant Director, STEM Diversity Research Programs Email: spaniagu@ucsc.edu Office Location: JBE 139
Program Coordinator, STEM Diversity Research Programs Email: fperezji@ucsc.edu Office Location: JBE 137
Email: holman@ucsc.edu
Lab: Ted Holman Research Lab
Office: Physical Sciences Building, 250
Contact Information Email: mjurica@ucsc.edu Program: IMSD Lab: Jurica Lab
Contact Information Email: srubin@ucsc.edu Program: MARC Lab: Rubin Lab
Contact Information Email: wtsullivan@ucsc.edu Program: PREP Lab: The Sullivan Lab
Development of a Murine Intestinal Air-Liquid-Interface Cell Culture Model and Analysis of TM4SF4 and TM4SF5's Roles in HuAstV Entry
In first-year rotations.
Characterizing the surface quality of large polished flat glass sheets using interferometry by measurement of Newton’s ring fringes for large format deformable mirrors for an adaptive optic system.
Computational skills with Data Analysis of finding unique cells of databases
I will utilize genomic methods to study the molecular causes of undiagnosed pediatric genetic diseases and identify novel biomarkers for potential clinical impact.
Investigating HIF gene expression and its relation to circadian rhythm regulation within zebrafish models.
Determine the mode of action of lasso peptides as Type III Secretion System (T3SS) inhibitors.
I study the binding kinetics between respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) G glycoprotein binding with isoforms of the human chemokine receptor CX3CR1.
How fermented agricultural waste biofertilizer impacts plant and soil microbiome interactions.
Investigating splicing inhibition through mutation within the branch point binding pocket of the spliceosome in (s.cerevisae ) yeast.
I contribute to research investigating the effects of psychedelics on neuroplasticity, with a focus on 5-HT2AR-expressing neurons to study the neural mechanisms underlying behavioral and synaptic changes.
Synthesis of main group metalloporphyrins for use as a tunable Lewis acid catalyst, done in an effort to aid in the sustainability of chemical synthesis when used in place of precious metals used in catalysis today.
Rotation student
How does layering soil health practices lead to successful implementation of No-till in organic systems?
Creating a molecular network to help in identifying metabolites associated with cancer
Understanding the developmental dynamics of cortico-cortical projection neurons in the mouse visual cortex.
Elucidating role of the oncogene LMO2 in normal mammary epithelial cells
Investigating the role of sleep in DNA damage and repair.
Investigating the mechanism of gene activation by B-MYB, a pro-proliferative transcription factor that activates genes during G2/M cell-cycle phases.
My research focuses on the molecular events that initiate cell cycle entry and control cell growth/size.
I am understanding the functional role of tumor suppressor protein p16 in the cell cycle.
In the Colquitt Lab, I am investigating the molecular mechanisms of experience-dependent neural circuit development in songbirds.
Data Interpretation of Large Cosmological Surveys to model tidal stripping of stellar mass across massive binary galaxy systems haloes
I am researching the various effects of neuronal expression of the P3 peptide using a Drosophila model.
I am researching how people's perception changes based on alpha waves through EEG and eye-tracking, and am investigating how perceptual processing has an impact on emotion recognition skills.
I am interested in pathogenesis and host-pathogen interactions.
Investigating and aiming to better understand how MAPK activity regulates chromatin accessibility in ESCs (embryonic stem cells).
Implementing and Characterizing a Vector Vortex Coronagraph in an Extreme Adaptive Optics Laboratory Testbed for Exoplanet Imaging.
My research utilizes machine learning models to analyze soil microbiome sequencing data, predicting microbial community shifts under different fertilizer treatments to optimize sustainable agricultural practices.
Localization of spindle assembly checkpoint components.
Studying the consequences of enteric viral infection, specifically Astrovirus, on oral tolerance by examining goblet cell-associated antigen passages (GAPs) and their role in gut immunity.
I am studying the evolution of venom in lionfish.
I am investigating mutations influencing the efficacy of splicing an inserted intron in S. Cerevisiae to determine factors that affect splicing rates.
Lab Rotations
Analyzing mechanisms of cell cycle progression in various types of cancer.
Investigating the role of the N-terminus of the PAPI protein in Yersinia pathogenesis and physiology.
Through the utilization of sequence alignments and protein chemistry, I contribute to research in the Michael Stone Laboratory aiming to isolate and purify the pol-𝛂-primase protein complex associated with the function of the ribonucleoprotein telomerase.
I'm researching ways to enhance heavily doped bismuth ferrite for more effective water splitting, aiming to develop a cleaner and efficient method for hydrogen production using sunlight.
Investigating regulators of cell growth.
Molecular mechanisms that initiate cell cycle entry
T. brunnea grazing effect on M. pyrifera gametophyte recruitment and reproduction
My research focuses on creating immiscible Ruthenium Copper alloy nanoparticles with good electrochemical activity for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER).
Developing and implementing tests for the HDLAgent, focusing on creating unit tests for the new API interface and setting up a framework for regression tests.
Investigating the molecular mechanism of IGF2BP3 upregulation on target oncogene and relation to m6A modification