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Rachel O. Niederer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Chemistry at the University of Michigan Medical School. Her research focuses on translational control of gene expression, particularly the regulatory mechanisms influencing how mRNA guides protein production in normal and disease states. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2009 and her PhD from Johns Hopkins University. During her academic journey, Rachel has worked extensively on RNA and RNP complexes and has developed high-throughput techniques for studying translation initiation. She has collaborated with various institutions, including the University of Massachusetts Medical School and Johns Hopkins University, contributing significantly to the understanding of RNA regulatory logic. Her lab utilizes advanced experimental methods to characterize mRNA features that distinguish efficiently translated from poorly translated mRNAs. Rachel is also recognized for her contributions to prestigious journals in the field and has received funding from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for her innovative research on RNA therapeutics.
University of Michigan Medical School • Ann Arbor, MI
Teaching and conducting research in Biological Chemistry.
Admission for Biological Chemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Human Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacology, Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Cancer Biology, and Neuroscience is primary handled through the PIBS (Program in Biomedical Sciences) gateway.