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Katrina Velle

faculty

Katrina Velle '12, PhD she/her

Assistant Professor

Biology

Contact

508-999-8206

Violette Research 215

Education

2018University of ConnecticutPhD
2012University of Massachusetts DartmouthBS

Teaching

Programs

Courses

An advanced study of mechanisms of eukaryotic cell function for students interested in medical or research oriented careers. General areas of focus include internal cellular organization and interactions between cells and their environment. Lectures emphasize experimental perspectives and analysis of current literature in select topics

An advanced research project in an advanced student's field of general interest conducted under the supervision of an appropriate staff member, in the form of independent research leading to the solution of a problem. (Hours will be arranged)

An advanced research project in an advanced student's field of general interest conducted under the supervision of an appropriate staff member, in the form of independent research leading to the solution of a problem. (Hours will be arranged)

In-depth study of a specific area in biology, leading to independent research addressing a biological question. Research results will be presented in a professional-style poster at a research symposium. Attendance at biology department seminars is also required.

An advanced study of mechanisms of eukaryotic cell function for students interested in medical or research oriented careers. General areas of focus include internal cellular organization and interactions between cells and their environment. Lectures emphasize experimental perspectives and analysis of current literature in select topics

Investigations of a fundamental and/or applied nature culminating in an original contribution to the scholarly research literature of Integrative Biology. Doctoral research contributes to the student's dissertation and should be presented at major conferences and ultimately published in refereed journals. A written dissertation must be completed and defended in accordance with the rules of the Graduate School and the Integrative Biology PhD Program.

Investigations of a fundamental and/or applied nature culminating in an original contribution to the scholarly research literature of Integrative Biology. Doctoral research contributes to the student's dissertation and should be presented at major conferences and ultimately published in refereed journals. A written dissertation must be completed and defended in accordance with the rules of the Graduate School and the Integrative Biology PhD Program.

Research

Research awards

  • $ 249,000 awarded by NIH - National Institutes of Health for Defining Cytoskeletal Mechanisms Driving Cell Motility in Naegleria
  • $ 100,450 awarded by Amazing Avens Quest For Amoeba Awareness for Defining the Basic Biology Underlying Disease-Causing Traits in Naegleria

Research interests

  • Cell migration
  • Actin cytoskeleton
  • Amoebae
  • Microbial pathogenesis

Select publications

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