Dr. Helen Wing
Eun-Hae Kim
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Research Interests
My laboratory studies molecular interactions between bacterial pathogens and the host, with special emphasis on the intracellular bacterial pathogen Shigella flexneri. We are particularly interested how external surfaces of Shigella are modulated in response to different environmental cues. Our research focuses on three main areas.
Current Projects:
Comparative analyses of omptin proteases

Regulation of Shigella virulence factors

Shigella survival in extra-host environments
  Interested in Research?
I am looking for interested undergraduates to work in the lab. This can be done several ways, depending on your interests, needs and eligibility for work-study.
 
Undergraduate Research (Bio 492).
Bio 492 is an independent research project that can be worth between 1-3 credits per semester. It can be repeated for a total of 8 credits. The student should expect to spend a minimum of 3 hours of hard work every week of the semester to gain 1 credit; but it is important to realize that successful research generally demands dedication beyond the minimum requirement. There is no set pay for Bio 429 students but I will work with dedicated students to obtain funding.
Work-study program:
Students who qualify for financial aid can join the lab as work-study students. Students will receive $2000 per semester through this program. Contact me and/or the financial aid office if you’re interested.

Useful links:
There are other opportunities each summer. Contact me if you are interested in applying for one of the programs described below.
NIH BRIN Summer Studentships
NSF EPSCoR Summer Studentships

 

 
ASM
Wind River
AZ-NV Branch Mtg