Omar skalli memphis

In addition, the activation of many signaling proteins is regulated through reversible interactions with cytoskeletal proteins. The main aim of my lab's research is to examine the respective contributions of specific cytoskeletal proteins such as synemin and a-actinin in the proliferation, motility and shape of brain tumor cells, including astrocytoma and neuroblastoma cells. These studies are performed using cell and molecular biology methods.

In addition, as Director of the Integrated Microscopy Center at the University of Memphis I have been involved in interdisciplinary collaborations focusing on: 1 determining how novel materials with the potential for biomedical applications affect the properties and behavior of cells and 2 examining the potential of new modalities of microscopy to generate insights on the physiology of cells and tissues.

My teaching directly relates to my research interests and includes a course on microscopy principles and methods for specimen preparation as well as a histology course in which students learn about the different cell types in the body and how the organization of these cell types into tissues specifies the functions of organs.

The course also involves a practical component during which students are trained in histology and immunofluorescence staining methods and in using light, fluorescent and confocal laser scanning microscopes. Biology , University of Geneva, Switzerland. Publications Past 5 years, out of a total of 66 peer-reviewed publications and 10 book chapters.

Quincy, Q. Cell Res. Luna, G. Cardelli, J. Divide and invade: the dynamic cytoskeleton of glioblastoma cells. Springer New York. Quick, Q. Role of Synemin in astrocytoma cell migration. Editor: M. Pitre, A. Sabri, F. This gave insight to how macro-scale loading of the bone samples is correlated to the micro-strain observed in the growth plate. Electronic Theses and Dissertations.

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