Ana Ramírez
Biography:
Ana obtained her Diploma in Chemistry and Master’s Degree in Biochemistry from the National University of Colombia. She then moved to Frankfurt, where she completed her PhD in Biology at Goethe University. Afterwards, she joined the group of Kaspar Locher at ETH-Zurich where she investigated the structure and mechanism of glycosyltransferases involved in protein N-glycosylation. Since August 1, 2024, Ana has been part of the CCRC as an Assistant Professor.
Research Interests:
One of the main components of the eukaryotic glycocalyx is glycosylphosphatidylinositols (GPIs), which can exist as single glycolipids attached to the cell membrane or serve as membrane anchors of several cell-surface proteins. In parasitic protozoans, GPI and GPI-APs play an essential role in the invasion and modulation of host cells’ immune response.
The Ramírez Lab aims to understand the mechanistic basis of GPI assembly and remodeling in mammalian cells and parasitic organisms using a multidisciplinary approach involving structural biology and biochemical and biophysical characterization of the GPI assembly machinery.
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