AG Work

Aaron “AG” Grimmett

Foci: Tun formation assays, ETC characterization, ROS quantification

Degree Sought: B.S. in Chemistry (ACS) and Biological Sciences

Role:
Undergraduate Student Researcher, Sophomore

Date:
Fall 2023-Present

Funding:
N/A

Extracurricular Interests:
Basketball, gaming, exercise, track

Mitochondrial Uncoupling

AG is starting his work in the Kolling lab by learning the principles of and procedures for tun formation assays and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy from Brendin Flinn and Trace Clark. In particular, AG will be extending upon Brendin and Trace’s work by investigating how the mitochondrial uncoupling agent 2,4-dinitrophenol (DNP) affects tardigrade tun formation and superoxide production.