Michael Kirmiz awarded PhD
Michael Kirmiz was awarded his PhD from the Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology Graduate Group on November 27, 2018. Michael will […]
Publication: Antibody validation: a view from the mountains
Abstract. Validation of antibodies and other protein binders is a subject of pressing concern for the research community and one which is […]
Nick Vierra awarded NRSA postdoc fellowship
Congratulations to Dr. Nicholas Vierra on receiving a Postdoctoral National Research Service Award from NIH. This award provides up to three years of […]
Publication: Remodeling neuronal ER-PM junctions is a conserved nonconducting function of Kv2 plasma membrane ion channels
Abstract: The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and plasma membrane (PM) form junctions crucial to ion and lipid signaling and homeostasis. The Kv2.1 ion […]
Trimmer Lab to head BRAIN Initiative consortium to develop nanoscale immunolabeling reagents
The Trimmer lab received a five year U24 award from the NIH National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for their BRAIN […]
Publication: Identification of VAPA and VAPB as Kv2 Channel-Interacting Proteins Defining Endoplasmic Reticulum-Plasma Membrane Junctions in Mammalian Brain Neurons
SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT Our study identified the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) proteins vesicle-associated membrane protein-associated proteins isoforms A and B (VAPA and VAPB) as […]
Trimmer lab receives an NIH R21 award to define the proteomic composition of neuronal ER-PM junctions
The Trimmer lab received funding from the NIH National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for their project titled “Defining the Proteomic […]
Santana and Trimmer labs receive R01 award from NIH to study calcium signaling in smooth muscle
The Santana and Trimmer labs received a multi-PI R01 award from the NIH National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute for their project […]