Advisor
Robert Lawrence
Graduate Student
B.S., University of Utah, Chemistry, 2005
Graduate Student
B.S., University of Utah, Chemistry, 2005
| Home Department | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| ASU Affiliations | Center for Bioenergy and Photosynthesis |
| Areas of Study | Membrane protein expression and crystallography. |
Background I am presently working in Petra Fromme's group on projects related to the overall goal of determining the structure of the chloroplast ATP synthase. My current research projects include the development of a system for recombinant over-expression of the membrane bound a and c subunits of the ATP synthase in bacteria. Thus far, the recombinant c subunit has been successfully produced. The strategies used to accomplish this can likely be applied to other membrane proteins which are difficult to produce in recombinant systems. Current efforts are being made to reconstitute the c subunits into the oligomeric ring. During my undergraduate studies, I worked as a lab technician for Cyberkinetics, Inc., and as a research assistant in Dr. Chris Hill's lab at the University of Utah. In addition to doing research, I also enjoy artwork, sports, and outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, backpacking, and skiing (when I am in Utah). |
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Spinach chloroplast ATP-synthase
