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Demet Arac-Ozkan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Chicago. Her research focuses on the mechanisms of cellular adhesion and communication, specifically through cell-surface receptors. By understanding these processes, her lab aims to uncover the roles these proteins play in development and diseases, including various neurological disorders and cancers. Through genetic studies, she and her team have identified critical roles for surface proteins during brain and heart development, as well as their involvement in synaptogenesis and axon pathfinding. The lab's ultimate goal is to elucidate the signaling pathways that govern cell adhesion, with the hope that this knowledge can lead to innovative therapies targeting these pathways for disease treatment.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Conducted research on structural cellular biology.
Department of Philosophy