Microbial Physiology and Metabolism
The Maupin-Furlow Lab
Julie Maupin-Furlow is a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology and leads an internationally recognized research team focused on the metabolism and physiology of archaea including those from extreme environments (extremophiles). She uses multidisciplinary research approaches that include proteomic, biochemical, molecular, genomic, and structural biology techniques. Her work provides a deeper understanding of molecular mechanisms fundamental to archaeal biology including new discoveries in post-translational modifications, ubiquitin-like proteasome systems, sulfur mobilization, redox biology, chromatin binding, as well as primary and secondary metabolism. Maupin-Furlow has also made key scientific discoveries to advance archaea and their enzymes as industrial biocatalysts to generate renewable fuels and chemicals. Patented enzyme biocatalysts derived from extremophilic microorganisms are practical outcomes of her program.
Maupin-Furlow Lab Members
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