Biographical Profile
Interest Background
International Activity
Professional Preparation
Positions & Appointments
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Websites
Publications
Patel, Rekha
Professor
Our research focuses on regulation of cell survival and apoptosis by interferon-induced, double-stranded RNA activated protein kinase PKR. We study the regulation of PKR’s kinase activity by its activator protein PACT (DYT16) in response to stress signals. Our work has major implications on origin, progression, and treatment of many human diseases and disorders such as cancer, neurodegeneration, diabetes, and aging. We also work on regulation of aging and lifespan.
Biographical Profile
- College
- College of Arts and Sciences
- Department
- Biological Sciences
- Tenure Status
- Tenured
International Activity
- International Activities
- Yes
- Type of Activity
- Research
- Countries
- Canada, France, Brazil
- Institution/Entity
- McGill University, Pasteur Institute, Federal University of Minas Gerais
- Institutional Focus Areas
- Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences
- Extended Residence in Foreign Country
- Yes (India)
- Speaks Non-English Language
- Yes (Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati)
Interest Background
- Do you include students in your research?
- Undergraduates and Graduates
- Interest Keywords
- Protein kinase, signaling, apoptosis, aging, protein-protein interactions
- Institutional Focus Areas
- Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences
- Personal Focus Areas
- Regulation of stress signaling and apoptosis, Regulation of aging and lifespan, Protein-protein interactions
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
| Dates | Institution | Location | Degree | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Indian Institute of Science | Bangalore, India | PhD | Molecular Biology |
| 1979 | Bombay University | Bombay, India | BS | Microbiology |
| 1981 | MS University, | Baroda, India | MS | Microbiology |
Positions & Appointments
| Dates | Description | Institution/Entity |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 - 1990 | Post-doctooral fellow, Department of Genetics | Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH |
| 1990 - 1994 | Research Associate, Department of Molecular Biology | Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH |
| 1994 - 1998 | Project Scientist, Department of Molecular Biology - Non Tenure Track | Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH |
| 1998 - 2004 | Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences - Tenure Track | University of South Carolina |
| 2004 - 2016 | Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Tenured | University of South Carolina |
| 2016 - Present | Professor, Department of Biological Sciences | University of South Carolina |
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
| Dates | Type | Description | Foundation/Entity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Award | Outstanding Faculty Adviser Award: COAS, USC - Service | University of South Carolina |
| 2004 | Award | Michael J. Mungo Undergraduate Awards | University of South Carolina |
| 2005 | Award | Excellence in Teaching: USC Mortar Board Award - Teaching | University of South Carolina |
| 2008 | Award | Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Award | University of South Carolina |
| 2013 | Award | USC Mortar Board Award for Excellence in Teaching | University of South Carolina |
| 2014 | Award | Michael J. Mungo Distinguished Professor of the Year Award | University of South Carolina |
| 2016 | Award | Michael J. Mungo Graduate Teaching Award | University of South Carolina |
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