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Amir Mahboubi is a staff scientist at the Umeå Plant Science Centre at Umeå University. His primary research interest lies in translational regulation in plants, with a focus on understanding translation control in specific cell types. His ultimate goal is to investigate the mechanisms governing cell-specific translation and its biological significance. Amir aims to achieve this by working on establishing the translating ribosome affinity purification (TRAP) Ribo-Seq protocol, which allows the analysis of mRNAs associated with tagged ribosomes expressed specifically in distinct cell types. This approach provides a global, cell-specific view of translational activity, offering critical insights into translation regulated in plant cells. He is particularly interested in the role of the target of rapamycin (TOR) signaling pathway in translational regulation. Ribo-Seq data indicate that TOR selectively regulates the translation of a subset of genes containing the 5' terminal oligopyrimidine (5'TOP) motif. Through his work, Amir aims to bridge the gap between translational control mechanisms and physiological outcomes, ultimately contributing to a deeper understanding of gene regulation and growth control in plants.
Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.