PHOSPHOLIPIDS AND A PROTEIN-CONDUCTING CHANNEL REGULATE COTRANSLATIONAL PROTEIN TARGETING

During my stay at Caltech I was fortunate to be surrounded by talented, driven and supportive friends, colleagues, and mentors who have left an indelible mark on my development as a scientist. The time spent with them was very productive and intellectually enjoyable. There is indeed no place like Caltech, and I am glad to have decided to join its graduate program of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics. I am also fortunate to have been trained in the laboratory of Shu-ou Shan. I would like to thank Dr. Shan for fostering scientific rigor and discipline in her trainees, for encouraging us to think deeply and carefully about the research topics and experimental results, and for incessant guidance on our journey of professional growth towards success and self-fulfillment. I benefited tremendously from an in-depth analysis of experimental data and multiple stimulating conversations with Shu-ou. She is always accessible and willing to discuss science. I am very fortunate to have had a supportive and involved thesis committee. I would like to thank Doug Rees, Bil Clemons, and David Chan. I enjoyed and learned from all of my meetings with them. I would like to thank Andre Hoelz for advice and many insightful an