Research Assistant Professor
Ph.D. Bioengineering, Clemson University, 2013
Research Interests
Mitochondrial Function in Disease
Optical Techniques for Mitochondrial Assessment
Ion Channels and Transporters in Mitochondrial Signaling
Email kchampa@clemson.edu
Office Greenwood Genetic Center
113 Gregor Mendel Circle
Greenwood, SC 29646
Phone 843-514-6164
Mitochondrial Electron Transport Chain Function
Enzymatic activity of electron transport chain complexes
Cellular energy metabolism under metabolic stress
Effects of metabolites on cellular function
Mitochondrial Imaging Studies
Mitochondrial structure, dynamics, volume characterization
Measurement of reactive oxygen species, membrane potential
Calcium signaling studies
Patch Clamp Techniques
Investigation of ion channel involvement ASDs
Planar patch clamp studies of lymphoblastoid cell lines