Microbiology
Sponsored by: Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Through proteomics and protein-protein interactions the gene rpa0934 from R.palustris (CGA010) has shown to interact with known heat shock proteins. This interaction brings about the idea that rpa0934 is part of a system that may aid in the degradation sigma factor 32 during non-stressed conditions. rpa0932 is classified according to its cog number as a protease and may be responsible for hydrolyzing and breaking down of peptide bonds in sigma factor 32 or other heat shock proteins. According to an article written in the journal of proteomic research rpa0934, rpa0933, and rpa0932 may be in the same operon and may only be translated when the bacteria is in a anaerobic environment. The purpose of this research is to determine if the function of the gene rpa0934 and confirm its pathway.
Under the direction of Dr. Michael S. Allen
Sponsored by: Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Through proteomics and protein-protein interactions the gene rpa0934 from R.palustris (CGA010) has shown to interact with known heat shock proteins. This interaction brings about the idea that rpa0934 is part of a system that may aid in the degradation sigma factor 32 during non-stressed conditions. rpa0932 is classified according to its cog number as a protease and may be responsible for hydrolyzing and breaking down of peptide bonds in sigma factor 32 or other heat shock proteins. According to an article written in the journal of proteomic research rpa0934, rpa0933, and rpa0932 may be in the same operon and may only be translated when the bacteria is in a anaerobic environment. The purpose of this research is to determine if the function of the gene rpa0934 and confirm its pathway.
Under the direction of Dr. Michael S. Allen
Synthesis of isovialanthrene
Organic Chemistry
Our work focuses on the synthesis and properties of novel photoactive and electroactive compounds, especially in the context of how these compounds operate within solar cells. I have been synthesizing unique molecules that enable singlet fission, to provide transfer of two electrons per absorbed photon. This increases the efficiency of solar cells anywhere from 25-50%.
Under the direction of Dr. W. Justin Youngblood
Our work focuses on the synthesis and properties of novel photoactive and electroactive compounds, especially in the context of how these compounds operate within solar cells. I have been synthesizing unique molecules that enable singlet fission, to provide transfer of two electrons per absorbed photon. This increases the efficiency of solar cells anywhere from 25-50%.
Under the direction of Dr. W. Justin Youngblood
