Professor Dr. Nikoleta Tsvetanova

Biography

Nikoleta Georgieva Tsvetanova is an Assistant Professor at Duke University, specializing in Pharmacology and Cancer Biology as well as Cell Biology. Her research focuses on understanding the molecular basis of complex physiological processes, particularly the role that chemical signals and receptors play in cellular responses. Dr. Tsvetanova investigates the mechanisms of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), which make up the largest and most versatile class of signaling receptors in mammalian cells. She utilizes high-throughput quantitative approaches in cell biology to systematically explore the effects and outcomes of GPCR signaling. Her work has been recognized with several grants from the National Institutes of Health, highlighting her contribution to the field of intracellular signaling and the functional implications of GPCR activation in neurons and cardiomyocytes. Her lab website offers insights into her ongoing research endeavors and laboratory activities.

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