University of Michigan-Ann Arbor · BiophysicsVeatch Membranes Lab
Sarah L Veatch · Ann Arbor, Michigan
Research Focus
Dr. Sarah L. Veatch's lab at the University of Michigan focuses on how the physical properties of cell membranes influence how cells respond to their surroundings. By studying the phase transitions in membranes, her team explores how these changes can affect everything from immune responses to nerve signaling. The research aims to uncover new mechanisms that could lead to innovative treatments for various diseases, including cancer and neurodegenerative disorders.
cell membranesphase transitioncell signalingimmune responseneurodegenerationlipid biochemistrysingle-molecule imagingion channelsmembrane mechanics
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate how membrane phase transitions affect cell signaling
AIM 02Examine the role of lipid composition in immune cell function
AIM 03Explore the impact of membrane behavior on ion channel activity
AIM 04Determine the significance of membrane heterogeneity in neuron signaling
AIM 05Research the implications of nuclear membrane behavior for cellular processes.
Skills the Lab Values
single-molecule super-resolution fluorescence imagingthermodynamic modelingcell cultureprotein isolationmicroscopyion channel analysisbiochemical assayslipid extractiondata analysis in biophysics
Output against the department
Publications206top 20% of dept.2nd of 10
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Citations11ktop 40% of dept.4th of 10
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