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Degrees: 1992 - - University of Southern California - Postdoctoral Research - Molecular Biology 1988 - PhD - University of California, Berkeley - Biochemistry 1981 - BA - Stanford University - Biology Awards: Zumberge Faculty Award 1992, USC Department and Center Affiliations: VM:Molecular Biosciences CEHS-Center for Environmental Health Sciences Grad Group Affiliations and Specialties: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Genetics Neuroscience Non-DBS Grad Group(s) - Pharmacology and Toxicology (PTX) Publications: see my website http://Cortopassilab.ucdavis.edu for all pubs Research Interests: Mitochondrial genetics and biochemistry Mitochondrial genetic disease. Mitochondrial involvement in apoptosis. Mitochondrial degeneration in aging and mitochondrial mechanisms of promoting lifespan Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA). Microarray-based analysis of Genetic disease mechanisms Mitochondrial demyelination and neurodegeneration Laboratory Personnel: 1076/1094 Haring Hall - Cortopassi lab: see website to know what we look like http://cortopassilab.ucdavis.edu Teaching Interests:I teach in the areas of biochemistry and molecular genetics http://Cortopassilab.ucdavis.edu Courses Taught: VMD 403 Physiological Chemistry - Term(s): Fall |