About Javier Garcia

Investigating the cellular mechanisms of stromule formation in plant cells

Stromules are stroma-filled protrusions of plastids that involve a drastic and dynamic change of the organelle’s shape by extending its surface. Although the phenomenon has been observed and reported, especially during stress-related conditions, the underlying mechanism behind stromule formation remains to be elucidated. In my work, I am studying whether various protein candidates alter plastid morphology and their relation to stromulation by combining confocal microscopy of living cells with AI-assisted image analysis.

Research Interest

Biotechnology Cell Cycle Cell Migration Cell Proliferation Cell Signalling Computational Biology Genome Organization and Stability Host–Pathogen Interaction Immunology Infectious Disease Metabolism Microbiology Molecular Medicine Organelles Pharmacology and Toxicology Plant Biology Regulation of Gene Expression RNA RNAi Signal Transduction