Name: Ruqiyah Shaik

Home Country: United States

Undergraduate education: Upstate Medical University

PhD Degree-granting Program: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Description of Research Project:
Elucidating the biophysical properties of the interaction between ITK (Interleukin-2 Inducible T-cell Kinase) and its adaptor protein, SLP76 (SH2-domain-containing leukocyte protein of 76 kDa).

Favorite thing about SUNY Upstate:
Small campus, ability to work closely with professors and mentors.

Favorite thing about Syracuse or Central New York:
There's tons of coffee shops and little cafes to explore.

What I do for fun:
Take long drives and explore parks with my husband.

Email: [email protected]