Ana Arruda

Ana Arruda is an Assistant Professor in the Department of BIO at the University of California, Berkeley. Her research focuses on metabolic adaptation in response to nutritional fluctuations, with an emphasis on the role of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in maintaining organismal homeostasis. The ER regulates essential cellular processes such as protein translation, folding, secretion, lipid biosynthesis, and glucose metabolism. Her work explores how ER structure and inter-organelle communication influence metabolic regulation during physiological and pathological conditions. Dr. Arruda's research aims to uncover the mechanisms by which organelle remodeling contributes to metabolic diseases such as diabetes and fatty liver disease.

Ana Paula Arruda is an Assistant Professor at UC Berkeley, focusing on the interplay between obesity, diabetes, and cellular organelles such as mitochondria and the endoplasmic reticulum. Her research explores how disruptions in calcium homeostasis and mitochondrial function contribute to metabolic disorders. By examining the role of calcium ATPases and ER-mitochondria interactions, she investigates mechanisms underlying metabolic homeostasis and disease pathogenesis. Her work also addresses the impact of environmental and physiological factors on metabolic health, including thermogenesis and intercellular communication in obesity. Through molecular and cellular approaches, Arruda's research provides insights into potential therapeutic targets for metabolic diseases.