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Mikel Garcia-Marcos is a Professor at Boston University’s Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine specializing in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. His research focuses on investigating signal transduction mechanisms to elucidate the molecular basis of human diseases and develop novel therapeutic approaches. His primary interests involve heterotrimeric G proteins, which act as molecular switches to relay extracellular signals. The lab emphasizes the role of cytoplasmic factors that can imitate G protein-coupled receptors, directly activating heterotrimeric G proteins. This includes exploring non-receptor activators that could 'rewire' signal transduction in pathological scenarios such as cancer and kidney failure. Garcia-Marcos employs a multidisciplinary approach, integrating in vitro biochemistry, functional studies in cultured cells, and model organisms including yeast and fish. He is an active member of the Boston University BU-BMC Cancer Center and the Evans Center Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research.
Boston University • Boston, MA
Teaching and conducting research in the field of Biochemistry and Cell Biology.
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