Peter Salovey President | Yale University
Peter Salovey President | Yale University
Karla Neugebauer, a prominent biochemist known for her work on RNA function, has been appointed the R. Selden Rose Professor of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry at Yale University. Her new role will also include serving as a professor of cell biology starting July 1, 2024.
Neugebauer is part of Yale's Department of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry (MB&B), which connects the Faculty of Arts and Sciences with the Yale School of Medicine. She holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Cell Biology at YSM and directs the Yale Center for RNA Science and Medicine.
Since joining Yale in 2013, Neugebauer has built a distinguished career following earlier positions at the Max Planck Institute in Germany and the University of Washington. Her research focuses on RNA biology, using living cells from various organisms to study gene transcription, splicing, and cellular compartments involved in RNA biogenesis. Her findings have enhanced understanding of diseases such as spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and cancer.
In recognition of her contributions, Neugebauer received the RNA Society’s Mid-Career Award in 2017. She is also affiliated with several scientific organizations including the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering and EMBO. Additionally, she has held fellowships from various foundations like the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.
Beyond research, Neugebauer plays an active role within Yale's academic community. She has participated in numerous committees including those related to biological sciences and admissions policy. From 2016 to 2018, she was Director of Undergraduate Studies in MB&B, followed by a term as Director of Graduate Studies until 2022.
Neugebauer is also committed to teaching and mentoring students across different levels. She offers courses on microbiology, biochemistry principles, research ethics, and more recently introduced "Biochemistry and our Changing Climate," which examines biochemical responses to environmental changes.
Her academic journey began with a Ph.D. from the University of California, San Francisco after earning her B.S. from Cornell University.
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