University of California-Irvine · ChemistryPrescher Lab
Jennifer Prescher · Irvine, California
Research Focus
Dr. Jennifer Prescher's lab at UC Irvine focuses on groundbreaking technologies to visualize RNA in real time within living cells. By developing tiny RNA tags that can work with split luciferases, her team aims to tackle key questions about RNA dynamics, which are crucial for understanding various biological processes like memory and immune functions. Their innovative imaging methods will help track RNA behavior continuously and provide insights necessary for advancing health-related research.
RNA dynamicsbioluminescenceimaging technologiesRNA taggingtherapeutics development
Research Aims
3AIM 01Develop ultra-small RNA tags for real-time imaging of RNA dynamics.
AIM 02Create a platform for multiplexed imaging of multiple RNA transcripts.
AIM 03Benchmark imaging methods against low-abundant RNA targets.
Skills the Lab Values
bioluminescence imagingRNA tagging techniquesfluorescent probe applicationCRISPR technologycell culture
Output against the department
Publications144bottom 35% of dept.140th of 216
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Citations16ktop 31% of dept.68th of 216
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