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Kuntol Rakshit

What are you working on now?
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Project:
IGERT: Linking Individuals, Families and Environments in An Aging Society
Role:
Graduate Student
Joined IGERT:
2011
Univ. or Institute:
Oregon State University
Department:
Zoology
Title:
PhD Candidate
Primary Discipline:
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Academic Interests:
Circadian Rhythms, Healthspan, healthy aging, Molecular Clocks
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OSU IGERT in GSA

This year our IGERT students and adviser attended Gerontological Society of American 64th annual meeting in Boston during Nov. 18 and 22. The annual scientific meeting usually showcases the latest advancements... More »

About Me

I am a graduate student in the Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB) program at OSU. My research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms behind age-related changes in the circadian system using the fruit fly as a model. I also plan to conduct functional studies using genetic manipulations to see if the amplitude of the aging clock can be enhanced and if so, would it have an impact on healthspan and longevity.
As an IGERT trainee, I would obtain interdisciplinary education with focus on molecular biology of aging, and chronobiology. Additionally, I would learn to integrate basic research at a cellular level with the field of applied gerontology that could benefit the aging human population.