University at Buffalo · PhysicsBiomolecular Condensate Research Lab
Priya R. Banerjee · Buffalo, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Priya R. Banerjee's lab at the State University of New York at Buffalo studies how biomolecules, such as proteins and RNAs, form liquid-like structures in cells. These structures, known as biomolecular condensates, can change their properties in response to diseases like neurodegeneration and cancer. The lab utilizes advanced microscopy techniques to investigate the material properties of these condensates and how they affect cellular functions.
biomolecular condensatesphase transitionsviscoelastic propertiesRNA granulesneurodegeneration
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate the material properties of biomolecular condensates in live cells.
AIM 02Characterize RNA phase separation and its role in cellular functions.
AIM 03Understand the impact of disease mutations on the viscoelastic properties of condensates.
Skills the Lab Values
fluorescence microscopyoptical tweezersnano-rheologylive cell imagingbiophysical assays
Output against the department
Publications173bottom 36% of dept.14th of 22
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Citations7.0ktop 50% of dept.11th of 22
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