Dr. Sichen (Susan) Shao has been promoted to Associate Professor.  Susan joined the Department of Cell Biology in 2016.  Her lab’s research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of protein quality control that are critical for maintaining cellular homeostasis; by studying the fate of newly synthesized proteins using biochemistry, structural biology, and cell biology approaches, her research will contribute to a better understanding of human diseases such as neurodegeneration and cancer. Learn more about Susan's research here.

Congratulations to Susan!  Everyone in the department is very proud.