Dr. Stephanie Ceman

Biography

Professor Stephanie Ceman received a B.S. in Bacteriology and a Ph.D. in Genetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She completed postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Chicago in Immunology and at Emory University, focusing on Fragile X syndrome. Currently, she is a professor in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, affiliated with the Neuroscience Program and the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology. Her research centers on understanding protein translation regulation in the brain and its roles in learning and memory. Ceman's work emphasizes the importance of RNA-binding proteins, particularly investigating how specific mRNAs are translated in response to signals within neurons. She explores the roles of proteins such as Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein (FMRP), Mov10, and AGO2 in neuronal function, development, and behavior. Ceman utilizes advanced molecular and cell biology techniques to investigate these processes, contributing significantly to the understanding of neurological and behavioral disorders related to abnormal RNA expression and protein synthesis. Her research highlights the complexity of neuronal communication and the molecular underpinnings of learning and memory.

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