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Martha Cyert directs a research lab that studies calcium-dependent signaling, focusing on calcineurin, a well-conserved calcium/calmodulin-regulated protein phosphatase essential for muscle, immune, and neural cells. Her pioneering work on yeast calcineurin has elucidated conserved aspects of substrate recognition mechanisms within evolving signaling networks. Cyert's research on human calcineurin has uncovered the mechanisms by which immunosuppressant drugs, such as FK506 and cyclosporine, inhibit this enzyme. She utilizes both experimental and computational approaches to establish the human calcineurin signaling network, uncovering new functions of substrates and the roles of calcineurin in nuclear transport and phosphoinositide signaling.
Stanford University • Stanford, California
Teaching courses and leading a research lab focused on calcium-signaling pathways.
Department of Biology, Stanford University • Stanford, California
Leading the department, overseeing academic initiatives and promoting research.
Department of Biology, Stanford University • Stanford, California
Supporting the department chair in administrative tasks and departmental governance.
Stanford University • Stanford, California
Focusing on improving undergraduate education policies and programs.
Graduate Training Program Cell Molecular Biology, Stanford University • Stanford, California
Directed graduate training in Cell and Molecular Biology.
The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.