Dr. Julia J. Heetderks

***** now a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Maryland!  ******

Recent graduate of the Chemistry Department, The Pennsylvania State University   

Graduate Lab: The Weiss group
Project:
Investigating lipid bilayer (a cell membrane mimic) properties, using fluorescent labeling of lipids, optical microscopy, micropipetting, and lifetime imaging (in collaboration with Prof. Ahmed Heikal) for studying fluorescent dye effects on membrane structure. 
Thesis title: Lipid Bilayer Membrane Organization
Teaching Assistantship Experience: 
General chemistry recitation (chem 12), general chemistry lab (chem 14)
Defense Date: 
May 30, 2007   (yay!)
Previous Degree:
B.S. Biochemistry, Calvin College (2001)
Contact Info:
   
104 Davey Laboratory  # C-19
    University Park, PA 16802

Office:
115 Davey Laboratory
Phone:
(814) 863-8220
E-mail:
jjh272(at)psu.edu

Link to my portion of the group "lab tour"  (last updated in 2003, but still helpful)

Chemistry Links:
Biophysical Society (journal)
American Chemical Society (journals)
American Physical Society
(journals)