Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology

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Jesse Bakke
- Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology
- COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Assistant Professor
- Foundational Sciences
Person: Tenure-Track
20102022
Hunter Carrick
Person: Researcher, Tenured
19872023
Michael Conway
- COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Associate Professor
- Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Foundational Sciences
Person: Tenure-Track
20082023
Cynthia Damer
- Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Biology - Professor
- Neuroscience
Person: Tenured
19942021
Joanne Dannenhoffer
- Biology - Professor
- Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Person: Tenured
19892022
Peter Dijkstra
- Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Biology - Associate Professor
- Earth and Ecosystem Science
- Institute for Great Lakes Research (IGLR)
- Neuroscience
Person: Tenured
20052022
Ute Hochgeschwender
Person: Tenured
19832023
Stephen Juris
- Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Biology - Professor
Person: Tenured
19992022
Xantha Karp
- Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Biology - Associate Professor
Person: Tenured
19972022
Donald Kohtz
Person: Tenure-Track
19792021
Lixin Li
- Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Physician Assistant - Professor
Person: Tenured
20002022
Eric Linton
- Biology - Professor
- Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Person: Tenured
19992022

5 Active
17 Finished

Semi-synthetic, magneto-photonic circuit for non-invasive control of cellular function
Hochgeschwender, U. & Gilad, A. A.
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering
09/22/21 → 09/21/24
Project: Research
MRI: Acquisition of a Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectrometer for Research and Training at Central Michigan University
Swarts, B., Du, W., Lee, C., Mueller, A. & Tomasik, J. H.
National Science Foundation
08/1/21 → 07/31/24
Project: Research
CAREER: MicroRNA pathways controlling development after diapause in C. elegans
Karp, X.
National Science Foundation
05/15/17 → 04/30/23
Project: Research
CAREER: Chemical Tools for Understanding the Mycomembrane of the Corynebacterineae
Swarts, B.
National Science Foundation
05/1/17 → 04/30/23
Project: Research
The role of copines in the regulation of the actin cytoskeleton and membrane trafficking
Damer, C.
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
07/1/08 → 03/31/24
Project: Research
Examining the Role of Extracellular Vesicles in Inflammation
Wacker, M.
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
09/20/19 → 08/31/22
Project: Research
Biological light stimulation to restore function after SCI
Hochgeschwender, U., Kendziorski, G. E. G. E. & Petersen, E. D. E. D.
Craig H. Neilsen Foundation
07/31/19 → 07/30/22
Project: Research
Non-Invasive Nanoparticle Platform for Tool Delivery to the Brain
Rossignol, J., Hochgeschwender, U. & Sharma, A.
NATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE
04/1/19 → 03/31/21
Project: Research
Stem Cell Multipotency During Quiescence
Karp, X.
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
09/22/15 → 08/31/19
Project: Research
MRI: Acquisition of a transmission electron microscope for multi-disciplinary research and training.
Schisa, J., Dannenhoffer, J., Linton, E., Fahlman, B. & Caruntu, G.
National Science Foundation
09/1/15 → 08/31/18
Project: Research
Chemoenzymatic Synthesis of Trehalose Analogues as Tools for Investigating Bacterial Pathogens
Swarts, B. & Woodruff, P. J.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
01/16/15 → 01/31/23
Project: Research
BRAIN EAGER: Genetically Encoded Light Sources for Non-Invasive Optogenetics
Hochgeschwender, U.
National Science Foundation
10/1/14 → 08/31/17
Project: Research

A Far-Red Molecular Rotor Fluorogenic Trehalose Probe for Live Mycobacteria Detection and Drug-Susceptibility Testing.
Banahene, N., Swarts, B., Gepford, D. M., Biegas, K. J., Swanson, D. H., Hsu, Y. P., Murphy, B. A., Taylor, Z. E., Lepori, I., Siegrist, M. S., Obregón-Henao, A. & Van Nieuwenhze, M. S., Jan 9 2023, In: Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English). 62, 2, p. e202213563 e202213563.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Azido Inositol Probes Enable Metabolic Labeling of Inositol-Containing Glycans and Reveal an Inositol Importer in Mycobacteria
Hodges, H., Obeng, K., Avanzi, C., Ausmus, A. P., Angala, S. K., Kalera, K., Palcekova, Z., Swarts, B. M. & Jackson, M., Mar 17 2023, In: ACS Chemical Biology. 18, 3, p. 595-604 10 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Behavioral context improves optogenetic stimulation of transplanted dopaminergic cells in unilateral 6-OHDA rats
Anderson, K. A., Whitehead, B. J., Petersen, E. D., Kemme, M. R., Wedster, A., Hochgeschwender, U. & Sandstrom, M. I., Mar 12 2023, In: Behavioural Brain Research. 441, 114279.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Chemical Probes for Mycobacterial Glycans: From Tuberculosis Tools to Therapeutic Opportunities
Swarts, B., Mar 2023.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
Chemical Probes for Mycobacterial Glycans: From Tuberculosis Tools to Therapeutic Opportunities
Swarts, B., Feb 2023.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
Erratum: "A Bifunctional Chemical Reporter for in Situ Analysis of Cell Envelope Glycan Recycling in Mycobacteria" (ACS Infect. Dis. (2022) 8:11 (2223-2231) DOI: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.2c00396)
Pohane, A. A., Moore, D. J., Lepori, I., Gordon, R. A., Nathan, T. O., Gepford, D. M., Kavunja, H. W., Gaidhane, I. V., Swarts, B. M. & Siegrist, M. S., Feb 10 2023, In: ACS Infectious Diseases. 9, 2, p. 388 1 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate

Open Access
GRIN2B-related neurodevelopmental disorder: current understanding of pathophysiological mechanisms
Sabo, S. L., Lahr, J. M., Offer, M., Weekes, A. L. A. & Sceniak, M. P., Jan 10 2023, In: Frontiers in Synaptic Neuroscience. 14, 1090865.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Open Access
1 Scopus citations
Targeting Aedes aegypti Metabolism with Next-Generation Insecticides
Conway, M. J., Haslitt, D. P. & Swarts, B. M., Feb 2023, In: Viruses. 15, 2, 469.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Open Access
A Bifunctional Chemical Reporter for in Situ Analysis of Cell Envelope Glycan Recycling in Mycobacteria.
Pohane, A. A., Kavunja, H., Swarts, B., Moore, D. J., Lepori, I., Gordon, R. A., Nathan, T. O., Gepford, D. M. & Siegrist, M. S., Nov 11 2022, In: ACS Infectious Diseases. 8, 11, p. 2223-2231 9 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Achondroplasia Contributes to the Development of Multiple Comorbidities in Adulthood
Priyanka, V. & Li, L., Apr 6 2022.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
An essential periplasmic protein coordinates lipid trafficking and is required for asymmetric polar growth in mycobacteria.
Gupta, K. R., Swarts, B., Gwin, C. M., Rahlwes, K. C., Biegas, K. J., Wang, C., Park, J. H., Liu, J., Morita, Y. S. & Hesper Rego, E., Nov 8 2022, In: eLife. 11, e80395.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Open Access
2 Scopus citations
Animal Models of Neurodegenerative Disease: Recent Advances in Fly Highlight Innovative Approaches to Drug Discovery: Recent Advances in Fly Highlight Innovative Approaches to Drug Discovery
Tello, J. A., Steinhilb, M. L., Williams, H. E., Eppler, R. M. & Khanna, M., Apr 19 2022, In: Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience. 15, 883358, p. 21 883358.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
4 Scopus citations

CMU Excellence in Teaching Award
Juris, Stephen (Recipient), Jan 1 2022
Prize: Honorary award
CMU Provost’s award for Outstanding Research and Creative Activity
Rossignol, Julien (Recipient), Jan 1 2019
Prize: Honorary award
Dean’s Merit Fellowship
Damer, Cynthia (Recipient), Jan 1 1990
Prize: Honorary award
Faculty Appreciation Award
Juris, Stephen (Recipient), Jan 1 2007
Prize: Honorary award
FENS Travel Award
Rossignol, Julien (Recipient), Jan 1 2006
Prize: Honorary award
Honors Faculty
Juris, Stephen (Recipient), Jan 1 2008
Prize: Honorary award
International Symposium on Neural Transplantation & Restoration postdoc travel award
Rossignol, Julien (Recipient), Jan 1 2011
Prize: Honorary award
Nominee for CMU Excellence in Teaching Award
Juris, Stephen (Recipient), Jan 1 2019
Prize: Honorary award
Nominee for CMU Excellence in Teaching Award
Juris, Stephen (Recipient), Jan 1 2012
Prize: Honorary award
Nominee for CMU Excellence in Teaching Award
Juris, Stephen (Recipient), Jan 1 2014
Prize: Honorary award
Nominee for CMU Excellence in Teaching Award
Juris, Stephen (Recipient), Jan 1 2020
Prize: Honorary award
Nominee for CMU Excellence in Teaching Award
Juris, Stephen (Recipient), Jan 1 2013
Prize: Honorary award

310 Membership of committee
45 Membership of network

NIH (External organization)
Kevin H Park (Other)
Sep 1 2022 → Oct 31 2022
Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
National Institutes of Health (External organization)
Kevin H Park (Other)
May 27 2022 → Jun 24 2022
Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
American Chemical Society Division of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Chemical Glycobiology Executive Committee (External organization)
Benjamin Michael Swarts (Member)
Jan 1 2022
Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
Journal of Alzheimer's Disease (External organization)
Kevin H Park (Other)
Jan 1 2022 → Dec 31 2022
Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
Biology (Organizational unit)
Peter Dijkstra (Chair)
Jan 1 2022 → May 31 2022
Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
Frontier in Neuroscience (External organization)
Kevin H Park (Other)
Feb 20 2022 → Feb 28 2022
Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
Chemistry & Biochemistry (Organizational unit)
Benjamin Michael Swarts (Other)
Aug 1 2022
Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
ACS Spring 2022 National Meeting Chemical Microbiology Symposium Co-Organizer (External organization)
Benjamin Michael Swarts (Other)
Jan 1 2022 → Dec 31 2022
Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
Chemistry & Biochemistry (Organizational unit)
Benjamin Michael Swarts (Member)
May 1 2022
Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology (Organizational unit)
Stephen Joseph Juris (Member)
Jan 1 2021
Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
Biology (Organizational unit)
Michelle L Steinhilb (Chair)
Aug 1 2021 → May 31 2022
Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
National Institutes of Health (External organization)
Kevin H Park (Other)
Dec 13 2021 → Feb 11 2022
Activity: Membership › Membership of committee