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Oliver Kerscher

Professor, Biology

Office: Integrated Science Center 2133
Phone: 757-221-2229
Email: [[opkers]]
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Areas of Specialization

My research lab at William & Mary studies the function of protein modifiers and degraders in yeast and mammalian model systems. My research specialties encompass the role that SUMO and ubiquitin play in protein degradation and the response to stress. 

Teaching

  •  Genetic Analysis
  • Genes, Genethics & Public Opinion.

Background

Year of arrival: 2006
Professor William & Mary

Previous Positions:

  • Postdoctoral Staff Associate, Yale University, 2003-2006
  • Postdoctoral CRTA fellow National Cancer Institute/NNMC, 1999-2003
  • Ph.D. Student, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 1995-1999

Education:

  • The Johns Hopkins University, B.A. in Biology, 1992
  • The Johns Hopkins University, M.A. in Biotechnology, 1995
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine,Ph.D. Biochemistry, Cellular & Molecular Biology, 1999
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