G. Ekin Atilla Gokcumen (Ekin Atilla)
Dr. Marjorie E. Winkler Distinguished Professor
Principle Investigator
ekinatil@buffalo.edu
Current Members
Judith Cristobal Senior Research Scientist judithc@buffalo.edu
I work with both the Atilla group and Aga group. My research aims to understand how emerging contaminants interact with mammalian cells and how these interactions contribute to the cytoxicity of these molecules.
Isra Alam Graduate Student in the Chemistry PhD program (4th Year) – israalam@buffalo.edu
My research focuses on profiling biologically relevant sterols regulated by squalene epoxidase (SQLE) through mass spectrometry based techniques. My work also revolves around understanding protein interactions with sphingolipids and their role in therapy induced cellular senescence.
Shweta Chitkara Graduate Student in the Medicinal Chemistry PhD program (2nd Year) -shwetach@buffalo.edu
My research interest revolves around understanding post transcriptional modifications and roles of sphingolipids in diseases.
Rojae Manhertz-Patterson Graduate Student in Medicinal Chemistry PhD program (1st year)
Jenna Hyman Graduate Student in Chemistry PhD program (1st year)
Natasha Gozali Undergraduate Student in Medicinal Chemistry (2021-Present) nkgozali@buffalo.edu
My research focuses on ceramide induced senescence and investigating lipid involvement in this process
Ashleigh Gagnon Undergraduate Student in Medicinal Chemistry (2022-Present) nkgozali@buffalo.edu
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