Dr. Chhabi K Govind's lab at Oakland University focuses on understanding how cells recover from stress by studying the process of autophagy, which helps cells recycle and degrade components when faced with starvation or other stresses. They use the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a model organism to explore the role of chromatin structure and specific protein complexes in this recovery process. Their research aims to uncover important mechanisms that maintain cell function and survival during challenging conditions, with implications for health and disease.

Dr. Elizabeth Delorme-Axford's lab at Oakland University explores the mechanisms of cell survival under stress conditions, particularly through a process called autophagy. They focus on understanding how specific enzymes, known as pseudouridine synthases, influence cell health by regulating this vital process. By using yeast as a model system, the lab engages undergraduate students in hands-on research that has implications for human health, including diseases like cancer and neurodegeneration.

Dr. Shailesh Lal's research focuses on understanding a protein called RBM48, which plays a crucial role in the splicing of certain RNA segments called U12 introns. These introns are important for normal cell growth and differentiation, especially in blood cells. By investigating how RBM48 affects the splicing process and the various forms this protein can take, the lab aims to uncover mechanisms that may lead to new treatments for diseases such as leukemia and other conditions linked to splicing errors.