Advancing RNA Biology Through Interdisciplinary Approaches
The YAK Lab combines cutting-edge techniques in biochemistry, structural biology, and machine learning to understand the fundamental principles of RNA structure and function. Our research spans from molecular mechanisms to cellular processes, with applications in both basic science and human health.
Developing and applying machine learning approaches to understand RNA intra- and intermolecular interactions with RNAs, proteins, and other macromolecules in the cell.
Using CryoEM/ET and biochemical approaches to determine RNA structures and characterize RNA:protein interactions at molecular resolution.
Investigating how viruses and cells utilize their RNA structures and RNA binding proteins to regulate cellular processes and viral pathogenesis.
We welcome inquiries from potential collaborators, students, and researchers interested in RNA biology.