MSc by Research: Regulation and mechanics in polarized trafficking

Membranes and their protein organization are a frontier in our understanding of cell biology. We focus on polarized trafficking as a model to uncover fundamental mechanisms in the organization of structures at membranes. We aim to understand the role of protein complexes including the exocyst in this pathway. This project seeks to answer mechanistic questions regarding 1) the regulation of protein structural mechanics in polarized trafficking, 2) and the consequences of signalling on this pathway and its organization. Because signalling in polarized trafficking is affected in metastasis of cancer, we position our research for the broadest impact in forming a foundation for drug discovery.  

 We take a reconstitution and synthetic biology approach in combination with the powerful tools available for microscopy and experimental cell biology, including methods such as stem cell biology and cryo electron microscopy. Our philosophy is to address questions of challenging biology using quantitative methods in a hypothesis-driven approach.  

We are excited to introduce this interdisciplinary research to a highly motivated and ambitious student, who will be expected to have exemplary communication skills and an ability to collaborate. The student will emerge a master in state-of-the-art protein and cell biology approaches. For any questions on the nature of the proposed research, please to not hesitate to contact me directly dhmurray@dundee.ac.uk or by visiting our website.  https://sites.dundee.ac.uk/david-murray-lab/  

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Life Sciences MSc by Research MSc by Research (Postgraduate) : Study : University of Dundee

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