Nick Pokorzynski, PhD
Biography
Research & Publications
Biography
I received my undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from Michigan State University, where I worked in the laboratory of Dr. Christoph Benning studying lipid biosynthesis in the green algae Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. I completed my Ph.D. training in the laboratory of Dr. Rey Carabeo studying novel mechanisms of gene regulation in the obligately intracellular bacterium, Chlamydia trachomatis, during which I was awarded an F31 training grant through NIAID. This experience cultivated my continued interest in how pathogens sense and respond to their environment, particularly during infection. I therefore chose to pursue a postdoctoral position at the Yale School of Medicine in the laboratory of Dr. Eduardo Groisman studying how the model bacterial pathogen Salmonella governs central metabolic functions during nutritional stress conditions relevant to infection. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, hiking and exploring dog parks with my canine companions.
Education & Training
- PhDWashington State University, Molecular Biosciences (2020)
- BScMichigan State University, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology/Biotechnology (2013)
Activities
- Postdoctoral AssociateNew Haven, CT, United States 2021Postdoctoral appointment in Dr. Eduardo Groisman's lab at the Yale School of Medicine
- Postdoctoral Research AssociateOmaha, NE, United States (2020-2021)Postdoctoral appointment in Dr. Rey Carabeo's lab at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Graduate Research AssistantPullman, WA, United States; Omaha, NE, United States (2015-2020)PhD training in Dr. Rey Carabeo's laboratory at Washington State University and the University of Nebraska Medical Center
Honors & Recognition
Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
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Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award - F31 | National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Disease | 2018 |
Professional Service
Organization | Role | Date |
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eLife Community Ambassador | Member | 2022 - 2023 |
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology | Reviewer | 2022 |
Frontiers in Immunology | Reviewer | 2021 |