Bronwyn trained in Molecular Biology studying the regulation of mRNA localization and turnover by RNA-binding proteins. As a postdoc she contributed to the development and testing of 2D Template Matching, a new approach to visualize and characterize macromolecular structure directly in the cell using cryo-EM. Now, in her own lab, she is combining these two areas to develop new tools to visalize RNA-protein complex assembly directly in cells. Bronwyn has expertise in RNA biochemistry, bioinformatics, cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM), focused ion beam (FIB)-milling and image processing. Languages: English (native speaker), Français (working proficiency), 中文 (beginner/ intermediate)
Professor and Principal Investigator
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Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Structural Biology
Postdoc with Nikolaus Grigorieff at Janelia Research Campus and University of Massachusetts Medical School
PhD (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) University of Rochester Medical School
BSc Honours (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) University of Adelaide
Department of Molecular and Cell Biology and Center for Computational Biology
Current Undergraduates and Others
Current Postdocs
The Lucas Lab is hiring postdocs to work on exciting new projects at the forefront of in situ cryo-EM and cryo-ET. Previous experience in biophysics, image processing, FIB-milling, cryo-EM or cryo-ET is desirable, but not necessary. Interested applicants should reach out to Dr Lucas directly via email with a CV, an explanation of your research interests and a statement of why you are interested in working with us.
Alumni
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Undergraduate researcher