Dr. Jeffry Corden

Biography

Jeffry Corden is a Professor in the Department of Molecular Biology & Genetics at Johns Hopkins University. His research focuses on the functional role of the C-terminal domain (CTD) of eukaryotic RNA polymerase II, investigating the interaction of proteins with the CTD using genetic and biochemical approaches. Corden's laboratory has made significant contributions to understanding how CTD phosphorylation regulates mRNA biogenesis and the termination of Pol II transcripts. He employs yeast and mammalian systems in his studies, identifying proteins that bind to the CTD and elucidating their functions in mRNA biogenesis and processing. Current projects also include the investigation of RNA sequences that trigger Pol II termination and the identification of human proteins that interact with the CTD. His work not only contributes to the understanding of RNA biology but also opens avenues for graduate students to explore under his guidance.

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