Elizabeth H. Kellogg
Assistant Professor
Department and Program Affiliations:
Molecular Biology and Genetics
Academic focus:
I use Cryo-EM to study the structure of macromolecular complexes that reorganize DNA within the genome, as well as how crucial cellular factors protect genome integrity through the formation of higher-order chromatin structure.
Current research project:
I am working to determine the atomic structure of unique transposases in order to learn more about mechanisms of transposition, an important process by which genome sequences are re-arranged and organisms evolve.
Previous positions:
- Postdoctoral Fellow, QB3 Institute, University of California, Berkeley, 2013-2018
Academic background:
- Ph.D., Biochemistry, University of Washington, 2012
- B.S., Bioengineering, University of California, Berkeley, 2006
Last book read:
“At the Helm: Leading Your Laboratory” by Kathy Barker
In your own time/when not working:
I enjoy going to ballet class
Courses you’re most looking forward to teaching:
Protein Structure
What most excites you about Cornell:
The close-knit culture and the cross-disciplinary research environment
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