Interstellar Biology
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Researchers
Pradeep Joshi
My research investigates the apoptotic and non-apoptotic roles of programmed cell death (PCD) regulators during cellular growth, proliferation, reprogramming and mitochondrial purifying selection in the C. elegans germline. I am also investigating the role of mitochondria and hormesis in aging and longevity as well as the regulation of adult germline stem cell (GSC) homeostasis by microRNAs.
Cricket Wood
I participate in and support several different research projects within the lab while managing the day to day running of the lab.
Molly Kirk
I am interested in the molecular mechanisms by which complex organisms, specifically the nervous system of complex organisms, survive extreme environmental challenges. To answer these questions, I use the extremely tolerant Tardigrade, a unique invertebrate clade renowned for its ability to survive, complete desiccation, hypoxia, the vacuum of space, and radiation 1000 times the dosage of other animals! I am currently pursuing three avenues of research in the lab.
Amelia Leeman
I currently assist Jon with imaging tardigrades in various anoxic environments and assist with measuring action levels in tardigrades following fed knockdown. This project aims to enhance our understanding of tardigrades as model organisms in response to extreme environmental conditions.
Katrina Ortman
I worked with Jonathan on his algae gene knockdown project and ran trials for the mannitol and glutathione survival curves. I'm about to start work on fluorescence imaging, and I plan to go to graduate school next year.
Research Collaborators
Physics Department; Director, Experimental Cosmology Laboratory, Space Research Laboratory, Interstellar Center
UCSB