Profile: Assen Marintchev

Quantitative Biology

Options Volunteer Basis, Potential for UROP Funding, Potential for Academic Credit Overview Remote computer-based research opportunities are available in the Marintchev lab. The projects require varying levels of computer skills. No prior biology knowledge is required; however, willingness to learn the main concepts is. The opportunities are best suited for students looking for long-term research […]

Assen Marintchev

Research Molecular mechanisms of eukaryotic translation initiation and its regulation Control of protein synthesis (translation) is vital for cell proliferation and differentiation. Initiation of translation is typically rate-limiting and is the main target of regulation. In cancer cells, multiple components of the translation initiation machinery are up-regulated in response to the demand for high rates […]