The Debbink Lab is in involved in three main areas of research. If you are a Bowie State student who might be interested in working on any of these projects, please contact me to discuss whether there any current opportunities.
1. Structure-function relationships for viral surface proteins (computational structural modeling research) We study the interplay between structure and function of viral surface proteins for coronaviruses and noroviruses. Generally, we are interested in:
2. Umbravirus RNA-Luteovirus capsid interactions (wet-lab work) We study the functional relationships that dictate the ability of umbraviruses to be encapsidated by luteovirus capsid. Our specific research involves a novel independently mobile RNA related to umbraviruses that infects citrus plants. We are interested in:
3. Understanding how educator self-efficacy is supported and developed (pedagogical research) As part of our 5-year NSF Robert Noyce Grant, we will be conducting pedagogical research on how specific interventions during teacher training impact self-efficacy and career choice for secondary school teachers. |