University of Colorado Boulder · ChemistryZinc Biology and Cellular Dynamics Lab
Amy E Palmer · Boulder, Colorado
Research Focus
Dr. Amy E Palmer's lab studies the role of zinc in cell biology and its impact on human health. The research focuses on how zinc dynamics influence cellular processes like gene expression and cell cycle, aiming to develop advanced tools for tracking RNA in live cells. This work seeks to improve our understanding of zinc as a signaling molecule and its connection to diseases.
Zinc biologyRNA dynamicsLive cell imagingCell signalingProtein function
Research Aims
4AIM 01Investigate how zinc influences chromatin accessibility.
AIM 02Explore the effects of zinc dynamics on transcription factor occupancy.
AIM 03Examine the consequences of zinc fluctuations at synapses.
AIM 04Develop innovative tools for tracking RNA in live cells.
Skills the Lab Values
Biochemical assaysGenomics techniquesLive cell imaging methodsFluorescent probe developmentRNA tagging techniques
Output against the department
Publications166bottom 40% of dept.130th of 216
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Citations21ktop 24% of dept.51st of 216
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