Current Position: Senior Scientist at AstraZeneca
Prior Academic Affiliations: UCLA (B.S. Biochemistry)
PH.D. Mentor: Markus Kalkum, Ph.D.
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Publication list:
The International Space Station Environment Triggers Molecular Responses in Aspergillus nigerThe International Space Station Environment Triggers Molecular Responses in Aspergillus niger; Frontiers in Microbiology · Jun 30, 2022Frontiers in Microbiology · Jun 30, 2022
Proteomics: An advanced tool to unravel the role of alveolar macrophages in respiratory diseases Proteomics: An advanced tool to unravel the role of alveolar macrophages in respiratory diseases; The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology · Mar 5, 2021The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology · Mar 5, 2021
PD-L1+ neutrophils contribute to injury-induced infection susceptibilityPD-L1+ neutrophils contribute to injury-induced infection susceptibility; Science Advances · Mar 5, 2021Science Advances · Mar 5, 2021
Effects of simulated microgravity on the proteome and secretome of the polyextremotolerant black fungus Knufia chersonesosEffects of simulated microgravity on the proteome and secretome of the polyextremotolerant black fungus Knufia chersonesos; Frontiers in Genetics · Feb 19, 2021Frontiers in Genetics · Feb 19, 2021
Accumulation of Cerebrospinal Fluid Glycerophospholipids and Sphingolipids in Cognitively Healthy Participants With Alzheimer’s Biomarkers Precedes Lipolysis in the Dementia StageAccumulation of Cerebrospinal Fluid Glycerophospholipids and Sphingolipids in Cognitively Healthy Participants With Alzheimer’s Biomarkers Precedes Lipolysis in the Dementia Stage; Frontiers in Neuroscience · Dec 16, 2020Frontiers in Neuroscience · Dec 16, 2020
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Composition of Cerebrospinal Fluid Fractions Shows Their Contribution to Cognitive Resilience of a Pre-symptomatic Alzheimer’s Disease CohortPolyunsaturated Fatty Acid Composition of Cerebrospinal Fluid Fractions Shows Their Contribution to Cognitive Resilience of a Pre-symptomatic Alzheimer’s Disease Cohort; Frontiers in Physiology · Feb 14, 2020Frontiers in Physiology · Feb 14, 2020
Alteration of Proteomes in First-Generation Cultures of Bacillus pumilus Spores Exposed to Outer SpaceAlteration of Proteomes in First-Generation Cultures of Bacillus pumilus Spores Exposed to Outer Space
mSystems · Jun 11, 2019mSystems · Jun 11, 2019
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• Lipid Metabolism in Late-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Differs from Patients Presenting with Other Dementia PhenotypesLipid Metabolism in Late-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Differs from Patients Presenting with Other Dementia Phenotypes
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health · Jun 1, 2019Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health · Jun 1, 2019
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• Proteomic and Metabolomic Characteristics of Extremophilic Fungi Under Simulated Mars ConditionsProteomic and Metabolomic Characteristics of Extremophilic Fungi Under Simulated Mars Conditions
Frontiers in Microbiology · May 15, 2019Frontiers in Microbiology · May 15, 2019
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• Proteomic characterization of Aspergillus fumigatus isolated from air and surfaces of the International Space StationProteomic characterization of Aspergillus fumigatus isolated from air and surfaces of the International Space Station
Fungal Genetics and Biology · Jan 1, 2019Fungal Genetics and Biology · Jan 1, 2019
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• International Space Station conditions alter genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics in Aspergillus nidulansInternational Space Station conditions alter genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics in Aspergillus nidulans
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology · Dec 1, 2018Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology · Dec 1, 2018
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• Two-carbon folate cycle of commensal Lactobacillus reuteri 6475 gives rise to immunomodulatory ethionine, a source for histone ethylationTwo-carbon folate cycle of commensal Lactobacillus reuteri 6475 gives rise to immunomodulatory ethionine, a source for histone ethylation
FASEB · Nov 1, 2018FASEB · Nov 1, 2018
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• Characterization of Aspergillus niger Isolated from the International Space StationCharacterization of Aspergillus niger Isolated from the International Space Station
mSystems · Sep 1, 2018mSystems · Sep 1, 2018
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• Effects of Acyclovir and IVIG on Behavioral Outcomes after HSV1 CNS InfectionEffects of Acyclovir and IVIG on Behavioral Outcomes after HSV1 CNS Infection
Behavioural Neurology · Nov 1, 2017Behavioural Neurology · Nov 1, 2017
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• ABCA1-Mediated Cholesterol Efflux Capacity to Cerebrospinal Fluid Is Reduced in Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's DiseaseABCA1-Mediated Cholesterol Efflux Capacity to Cerebrospinal Fluid Is Reduced in Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease
JAHA · Feb 1, 2016JAHA · Feb 1, 2016
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• Sphingolipid metabolism correlates with cerebrospinal fluid Beta amyloid levels in Alzheimer's disease.Sphingolipid metabolism correlates with cerebrospinal fluid Beta amyloid levels in Alzheimer's disease.
PLoS ONE · May 4, 2015PLoS ONE · May 4, 2015
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• Human Cerebrospinal Fluid Fatty Acid Levels Differ between Supernatant Fluid and Brain-Derived Nanoparticle Fractions, and Are Altered in Alzheimer's Disease.Human Cerebrospinal Fluid Fatty Acid Levels Differ between Supernatant Fluid and Brain-Derived Nanoparticle Fractions, and Are Altered in Alzheimer's Disease.
PLoS ONE · Jun 23, 2014PLoS ONE · Jun 23, 2014
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• Executive Function Changes before Memory in Preclinical Alzheimer's Pathology: A Prospective, Cross-Sectional, Case Control Study.Executive Function Changes before Memory in Preclinical Alzheimer's Pathology: A Prospective, Cross-Sectional, Case Control Study.
PLoS ONE · Nov 18, 2013PLoS ONE · Nov 18, 2013
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• Alterations in cerebrospinal fluid glycerophospholipids and phospholipase A2 activity in Alzheimer's disease.Alterations in cerebrospinal fluid glycerophospholipids and phospholipase A2 activity in Alzheimer's disease.
The Journal of Lipid Research · Jul 18, 2013The Journal of Lipid Research · Jul 18, 2013
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• Na,K-ATPase alpha isoforms at the blood-cerebrospinal fluid-trigeminal nerve and blood-retina interfaces in the rat.Na,K-ATPase alpha isoforms at the blood-cerebrospinal fluid-trigeminal nerve and blood-retina interfaces in the rat.
Fluids and barriers of the CNS · Mar 14, 2013Fluids and barriers of the CNS · Mar 14, 2013
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