Uma Aryal
Principal Investigator
Oklahoma State University Proteomics and Genomics Core Facility Director
Dr. Aryal obtained his PhD from Kyushu University, Japan, where he studied biodegradation of aromatic pollutants by the white-rot fungus. During his postdoctoral research, Uma worked on developing analytical methods for MS-based proteomics, including the study of protein post-translational modifications, and the identification of protein complexes. His research goal is to obtain a mechanistic view of cellular pathways and processes using systems-level knowledge. Uma has published more than 120 peer reviewed research and review articles. Dr. Aryal continues working at the interface between biology and proteomics, and is interested in developing new MS-based tools to discover new protein complexes, and protein-protein interactions.
Graduate Students
Punyatoya Panda
Punyatoya Panda joined the Aryal lab in January 2022. Her project focuses on elucidating the changes in lipid composition in response to aging. Punya is uncovering the mechanisms behind the regulations in the cellular lipidome, and how they contribute to the senescence phenotype.