Dr. Kathryn Meyer

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kathryn Meyer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and the Department of Neurobiology at Duke University. She also holds an Assistant Professor position in the Department of Cell Biology. Her research focuses on the epitranscriptomic regulation of brain aging and Alzheimer's disease, as well as the molecular mechanisms underlying oxidative stress in sickle cell disease. She has received several NIH grants to explore the role of RNA modifications in neurobiological processes and has developed a high-throughput screening platform for discovering RNA methylation inhibitors. Kathryn is dedicated to advancing the understanding of RNA biology and its implications in human health through interdisciplinary approaches.

Research Interests

Epitranscriptomics Brain Aging Alzheimer's Disease Oxidative Stress RNA Biology

Courses

UPGEN 668: RNA Biology: Co-Transcriptional Post-Transcriptional Control Gene Expression NEUROSCI 494: Research Independent Study CELLBIO 668: RNA Biology: Co-Transcriptional Post-Transcriptional Control Gene Expression BIOCHEM 668: RNA Biology: Co-Transcriptional Post-Transcriptional Control Gene Expression BIOCHEM 593: Research Independent Study BIOCHEM 393: Research Independent Study

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)