MARC Faculty
Physics
Biological physics, soft, and active matter - Quantitative measurements of softy squishy matter using laser tweezers and high-speed microscopy.
Biological Science
Dr. Arce investigates the regulation of gene expression of photosynthetic genes in the unicellular green alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. Dr. Arce also is involved in the NIH-funded MARC (Maximizing Access to Research Careers Program), which offers students an inclusive experience that leads to acceptance into PhD programs and biomedical related research careers. She is directing the Research Careers Preparatory (RCP) program as part of her involvement in the MARC program.
Psychology
All aspects of human memory, including the cognitive processes underlying memories for non-existent events (false memories), the effects of Oxytocin on face identification to test models of face recognition memory, and the cognitive mechanisms underlying deception.
Biological Science
Cell biology of phagocytosis; Genetic approaches to elucidating mechanisms used by white blood cells to control the killing of engulfed microbes.
Biological Science
Molecular biology of microbe-host interactions; Bacterial genes and signals involved in forming a symbiosis with plants.
Biological Science
Regulation of photosynthetic gene expression in plants; use of Chlamydomonas as a bioreactor for the production of eukaryotic proteins.
Biological Science
Analysis of protein interactomes of TRP ion channels (TRPMLs) and metal transporters (ZNTs, TMEM163, ZIPs) relevant to the neuropathology of Mucolipidosis type IV and other neurodegenerative disorders; Drug discovery for metal transporters and ion channels.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Electrochemistry of energy and sensing for applications in biomedicine, environmental science, and alternative energy.
Biological Science
Reproductive anatomy and physiology of internally fertilizing fishes; endocrine regulation of gamete development in fishes.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Examination of chemical and physical processes of atmospherically relevant surfaces and aerosols related to climate change.
Biological Science
Role of ion channels in sensing and adaptation to environmental conditions in protozoan parasites and characterization of biophysical properties of ion channels in protozoans.
Biological Science
Physiology and biochemistry of microbial manganese oxidation. Microbial interactions with metals and metal cycling.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Understanding how post-translational modifications alter the activity of splicing factors and in turn cellular gene expression.
Mathematics
Computational Applied Mathematics: Modeling; Numerical Algorithms; Simulation; Optimization; Pattern Recognition; DNA Microarrays; Cancer Detection.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Structure, function, regulation and gene expression of protein associated with transport and storage of iron and copper in mammals; Biochemistry of inflammation in relation to copper and iron metabolism.
Biological Science
Molecular mechanisms of Notch receptor signaling by typical and atypical ligands; developmental and cell biology of elastic fiber proteins.
Anthropology
Behavioral endocrinology, behavioral ecology, and conservation biology of wild social mammals.
Biological Science
Evolution and functional differentiation of proteins involved in stress and immune responses.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Biochemical, biophysical, and structural approaches to study viral replication and assembly using X-Ray crystallography and enzyme kinetics.
Biological Science
Comparative functional anatomy, biomechanics, and biomaterials focusing on marine systems. Emphasis on biomimetic filters.
Biological Science
Drug discovery; cell cycle regulation; signal transduction; gene expression.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of inhibitors of enzymes involved in lipid metabolism and their evaluation as potential therapeutics for pain and inflammation. Development of DNA-based biosensors using SELEX procedure.
Psychology
Visual recognition of objects and faces, using both applied and evolutionary perspectives.
Biological Science
Identification and characterization of antibiotic resistance mechanisms, their dissemination, evolution and impact in morbidity and mortality of bacterial infections.
Psychology
Investigates learning and memory in humans using modern techniques such as optogenetics and microscopy of neurons from a model organism.
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanism Design, Robotics, Biomechanics, Assistive Technologies, Human-Robot Interaction.
Biological Science
Molecular biology of plant-pathogen interactions; protein-protein interactions and signaling in disease resistance.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Synthesis and evaluation of small molecule inhibitors for proteins related to human health and disease.
Psychology
Twin studies of behavioral development; evolutionary psychological approached to behavior.
Psychology
Human visual perception and color vision. Recent topics include color from motion, optical illusions, and color vision screening test.
Biological Science
Evolutionary genomics, population genetics, experimental evolution, aging, immune defense, Drosophila melanogaster .
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Uptake and translocation of environmental pollutants into wetland and upland plants. Potential for use of algae to reduce wastewater contaminants and produce bioproducts.
Biological Science
Molecular genetics and mechanism that contribute to the virulence of pathogenic bacteria.
Psychology
The anatomy and pharmacology of the basal ganglia, particularly as it relates to Parkinson's disease and motor function. The relationship between dopamine and adenosine and their combined effects on motor function.
Mathematics
Mathematical modeling of biological systems. Computational studies of cellular stress responses and biochemical oscillators.
