The laboratory of Prof. Lingling Chen @ Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry Department
We are looking for responsible, intelligent students who are genuinely interested in scientific research. Students must have good note-taking skills, good communication skills, and be fast learners.
Experience the research that can provide you with skills to advance your future career aspirations.
Submit a fall class schedule and resume to linchen@iu.edu.
Molecular chaperone mHsp60 is what we research on. Have you wondered what molecular chaperones do in cell? They help proteins to fold into their three-dimensional structures! Our favorite molecule, mHsp60, is conserved from bacteria to human and is essential for cellular survival. It is associated with human conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, and cancers. We are interested in the molecular mechanism by which mHsp60 assists protein folding and how mHsp60 affects health conditions. Our goal is to contribute to the development of mHsp60-targeted therapeutics.
We are looking for curious and highly motivated students who are genuinely interested in scientific research. Skillsets you will learn include:
– molecular biology: cloning, mutagenesis…
– protein purification: protein expression, cell growth…
– protein biochemistry: structural and activity characterizations…
Send a course schedule and CV to linchen@iu.edu. First-year students are encouraged to apply.