Julianna F
- Research Program Mentor
PhD Doctor of Philosophy candidate
Expertise
biochemistry, biology, chemistry, neuroscience, neuropharmacology, organic chemistry, cell biology, scientific communication
Project ideas
The role of glycans in human health and disease
Glycans (sugars) are one of the main building blocks of life, along with proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids. But, compared to the other classes, glycans have been incredibly understudied. Where as proteins and DNA have advanced methods for sequencing and visualization, numerous limitations still persist with studying sugars. This project will give students the opportunity to learn about the incredible role of these complex molecules in human health and disease. Along with learning about their importance students can learn the different methods for studying glycans and how crucial they are for the proper function of drugs.