Hani Zaher, Ph.D.
Professor
- Phone: 314-935-7662
- Email: hzaher@nospam.wustl.edu
I am interested in the functional role of RNA during the process of translation. My long-term goal is to investigate the mechanism of ribosome function and to understand how other cellular factors and alterations to RNA modulate its function. I am interested in understanding how this machine functions not only at the most basic level, but also how it reads cues to modulate its activity.
Sarah Koester
Graduate Student, Molecular Cell Biology Program
- Email: koester.s@wustl.edu
Sarah is a DBBS rotation grad student in the Molecular Cell Biology Program.
Kim Kyusik
Graduate Student Molecular Cell Biology program 2017-
- Phone: 314-935-8710
- Email: kyusikkim@wustl.edu
I am working on cap-independent translation.
I am an amazing chef for Korean cuisine. My specialty is Korean BBQ.
Alumni
Alison Greenlaw
Undergraduate 2016- NSF GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOW 2018
Alison Graduated in 2018 with a Major in Biology, Biochemistry concentration.
My senior thesis is titled “Tranlation of master regulator GCN4 is resistant to eIF4E medited inhibition of cap recognition in Saccaromyces cerevisiae“.
Outside of lab I like to paint, read science fiction, and spend time with friends.
Zina Osipova
Lab Technician 2017
I am working on RNA damage and quality control.
When I am not working in the lab, I like spending my time outdoors and reading.
Anjana Rajan
Undergraduate 2016 – 2018
Anjana graduated in 2018 with a degree in Biology, Neuroscience concentration.
My thesis was titled “The Role of the Ribosomal RNA in Translation Quality Control in Saccharomyces cerevisiae.”
In my free time, I enjoy dancing, watching ice hockey, and eating good food.
Erica Thomas
Graduate Student PLANT & MICROBIAL BIOSCIENCES PROGRAM 2014- 2019, Monsanto Fellow 2015-2019
Erica earned her graduate degree in fall 2019 successfully completing the PLANT & MICROBIAL BIOSCIENCES PROGRAM.
I am interested in the potential effects of mRNA damage and modifications on processes relating to translation.
In my free time, I enjoy powerlifting and cooking.
Leo Yan
Graduate Student PLANT & MICROBIAL BIOSCIENCES PROGRAM 2014 – 2016
- Phone: 314-935-8710
- Email: liewei@wustl.edu
I am working to understand the ribosome-based quality control pathway.
When I am not growing and playing with yeast, I spend time doing photography and playing video games.