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Amy Gladfelter is a distinguished professor in the Department of Cell Biology and Department of Biomedical Engineering at Duke University. She obtained her Ph.D. from Duke University in 2001. Throughout her career, she has held various academic positions including assistant professor at Dartmouth College and faculty scholar at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. She has contributed significantly to the field of cell biology and biotechnology, focusing her research on cellular structures and mechanisms, particularly the role of septins in cellular morphology and function. Gladfelter has been recognized as a fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, highlighting her impact on the scientific community. She has received multiple awards for her mentoring and research, including the Excellence in Basic Science Mentoring Award at UNC Chapel Hill. Amy has numerous publications in top-tier journals, showcasing her research on spatial organization in cells and the dynamics of biomolecular condensates. Her work contributes not only to fundamental biology but also has implications for understanding diseases such as cancer. Amy is actively involved in mentoring young scientists and has a commitment to fostering diversity in the scientific workforce.
Duke University • Durham, NC
Professor in the Department of Cell Biology and Department of Biomedical Engineering.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution • Woods Hole, MA
Conducting research on marine biology.
Dartmouth College • Hanover, NH
Lead research in Biological Sciences.
Dartmouth College • Hanover, NH
Conducted research in Biological Sciences.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)