2017

Program: Molecular Cell Biology

Graduation Year: 2017

Thesis Advisor: Sergej Djuranovic

Thesis Title: Regulation of gene expression by RNA binding proteins and microRNAs

Program: Biochemistry

Graduation Year: 2017

Thesis Advisor: Stephen "Kerry" K. Kornfeld

Thesis Title: Characterization of ZIP genes responsible for zinc homeostasis in C. elegans

Program: Immunology

Graduation Year: 2017

Thesis Advisor: Emil R. Unanue

Thesis Title: Characterization and Function of Islet Antigen Presenting Cells during NOD Diabetes

Program: Molecular Cell Biology

Graduation Year: 2017

Thesis Advisor: Sheila A. Stewart

Thesis Title: Regulation of the pro-tumorigenic senescence-associated secretory phenotype

Program: Plant Biology

Graduation Year: 2017

Thesis Advisor: Lucia C. Strader

Thesis Title: Roles of peroxisomes and peroxisome-derived products in controlling plant growth and stress responses

Program: Computational and Systems Biology

Graduation Year: 2017

Thesis Advisor: Cristina Strong

Thesis Title: Recent Positive Selection of the Epidermal Skin Barrier in Mammals, Primates, and Humans

Program: Immunology

Graduation Year: 2017

Thesis Advisor: Michael S. Diamond

Thesis Title: Flaviviruses: Innate Restriction and Host Adaptation

Program: Plant Biology

Graduation Year: 2017

Thesis Advisor: Elizabeth S. Haswell

Thesis Title: Strategies for Success: Mechanosensitive Channel MSL8 Regulates Mechanical Challenges during Pollen Rehydration and Growth

Program: Molecular Genetics and Genomics

Graduation Year: 2017

Thesis Advisor: Kelly R. Monk

Thesis Title: Genetic and genomic dissections of myelinating glial cell development

Program: Neurosciences

Graduation Year: 2017

Thesis Advisor: John R. Cirrito

Thesis Title: The Regulation of Extracellular Amyloid-β Levels by AMPA Receptors in an Alzheimer's Disease Mouse Model