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Investigations into cellular signaling through optogenetics and nanotechnology

Skeeters, Savanna Sharum

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Title
Investigations into cellular signaling through optogenetics and nanotechnology
Author(s)
Skeeters, Savanna Sharum
Issue Date
2022-04-21
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Zhang, Kai
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Zhang, Kai
Committee Member(s)
  • Kranz, David
  • Chen, Lin-Feng
  • Yang, Jing
Department of Study
Biochemistry
Discipline
Biochemistry
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
  • optogenetics
  • nanoparticles
Abstract
Optogenetics, also often referred to as optobiology, has been rapidly evolving for the past decade. The approach uses light to control protein-protein interactions. Blessed by the precision and convenience of light manipulation, optogenetics empowers precise control of molecular activities at an unprecedented resolution in time and space. This work looks at how new tools can give us insights into dynamic and essential cell processes with light or nanotechnology.
Graduation Semester
2022-05
Type of Resource
Thesis
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Copyright 2022 Savanna Skeeters

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