Kari Naylor Source Confirmed

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Kari Naylor's research focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying mitochondrial dynamics and the role of the cytoskeleton in these processes. Her work investigates the function of FtsZs and cytoskeletal components in regulating mitochondrial behavior, particularly within the model organism *Dictyostelium discoideum*. Naylor has received federal funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for her project "RUI: Exploring the Function of FtsZs and the Cytoskeleton to Determine the Molecular Mechanism of Mitochondrial Dynamics in Dictyostelium discoideum," totaling $541,615. This grant supports her exploration of FtsZs and the cytoskeleton in determining the molecular mechanisms of mitochondrial dynamics.

Her recent publications examine the impact of various honey types on antibiotic-resistant bacteria, indicating an interest in antimicrobial properties. Additionally, her work delves into the complex interplay between actin and microtubules in mitochondrial dynamics across different cell types, including amoeba, yeast, and mammalian cells. Naylor also studies the effects of reactive oxygen species on mitochondrial dynamics and cytoskeleton stability. Her scholarship metrics include an h-index of 9, with 12 total publications and 545 citations. She collaborates with other researchers at the University of Central Arkansas, including Stephany D. Crabtrey and Richard M. Tarkka, and maintains an active lab website.

Metrics

• h-index: 9
• Publications: 12
• Citations: 545