University of Nebraska Medical Center · PhysiologyCardiac Glycoproteomics and Stem Cell Lab
Rebekah L. Gundry · Omaha, Nebraska
Research Focus
Dr. Rebekah L. Gundry's lab focuses on understanding the intricate world of cell surface proteins and sugars in relation to heart disease and stem cell biology. The research emphasizes using advanced technologies to analyze these molecules to improve stem cell therapies for heart conditions. By identifying specific markers and characterizing cardiac cells, the lab aims to create innovative strategies that enhance patient care for heart failure.
glycoproteomicsglycomicscardiac biologystem cell therapyheart failuremass spectrometrybioinformatics
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop advanced mass spectrometry technologies to analyze cell surface proteins.
AIM 02Identify and characterize markers for effectively selecting cardiac cells from stem cells.
AIM 03Investigate changes in cardiac cell surface molecules in heart disease.
AIM 04Create bioinformatics tools to enhance data analysis speed and accuracy.
AIM 05Explore treatment strategies for advanced heart failure using our findings.
Skills the Lab Values
mass spectrometrybioinformaticscell culturecell surface protein analysisglycan analysisbiomarker developmentdata analysismicroscopypluripotent stem cell handling
Output against the department
Publications114bottom 34% of dept.189th of 286
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Citations3.2kbottom 26% of dept.212th of 286
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