Elektra Maridaki is a PhD student in the Biochemical Pharmacology track under the mentorship of Dr. Simone Brixius-Anderko. Her research focuses on the role of cytochrome P450 enzymes in disease pathogenesis, while she is currently working on the expression and purification of a redox protein system. The redox protein system Elektra is working with is important for elucidating the mechanism and function of CYP123 P450 enzyme from Mycobacterium abscessus - a pathogen, closely related to Mycobacterium tuberculosis characterized by high antibiotic resistance. In her free time, Elektra enjoys running and dancing traditional Greek dances.
Education & Training
Bachelor of Chemistry, Master of Protein Biotechnology
Graduate Track Affiliation(s)
Biochemical Pharmacology
Graduate Program Affiliation(s)
PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Center Affiliation(s)
Center for Pharmacogenetics
Practice Area/Expertise
Enzymology, P450s
Advisor
Dr. Simone Brixius
