Elizabeth Ransey

Elizabeth Ransey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University. Her research focuses on protein engineering, structural and molecular biology, intercellular communication and signaling, flow cytometry, and microscopy. The Ransey Lab investigates the roles of gap junctions, which are essential for direct communication, metabolic exchange, and rapid adaptation to stress. These channels, formed by connexin proteins, are crucial for tissue homeostasis and are linked to various diseases. The lab uses cellular and biochemical assays, flow cytometry, confocal imaging, and electrophysiology to study gap junctions and their interactions. Her work aims to uncover the complexity of intercellular communication and its implications for health and disease.