MSU is Powering Up to Fight Disease: A Look at Mitochondria

Michigan State University researcher Jason Bazil is hoping to gain a deeper understanding of the underlying causes of metabolic dysfunction in order to discover new ways to combat a wide range of illnesses and disorders associated with dysfunctional mitochondria.
"Metabolism is foundational to all life, and mitochondria constitute a major element of metabolism"' said Bazil, an assistant professor in the Department of Physiology. "They are ubiquitous and form a diverse family of organelles that are used by most forms of life as we know it. Mitochondria are essentially little batteries for your cells, and we still have so much more to learn about them."
His research was recently awarded an $888,000 National Science Foundation Faculty Early CAREER grant, the foundation's highest award in support of junior faculty who have the potential to serve as role models in research and education.
Support from the grant will allow Bazil to employ advanced microscopy to visualize mitochondrial structural details and molecular methods to mimic disrupted mitochondrial metabolism. He is hoping this research will open new avenues of scientific inquiry focused on improving the health and well-being of people across the world.
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