Martha S. Cyert

Martha S. Cyert is a Lecturer in the Department of Biology at Stanford University. Her research focuses on the chemical and systems biology of Ca2+ dependent phosphatase signaling networks. She directs a lab that studies Ca2+-dependent signal transduction, particularly calcineurin, and its roles in various cellular processes. Cyert's work includes elucidating substrate recognition mechanisms and the impact of immunosuppressant drugs on calcineurin. She is also actively involved in education, having developed an inquiry-based laboratory course and initiated a summer transition program for under-resourced students. Additionally, she has held administrative roles within the Department of Biology and is a member of several research centers and institutes at Stanford.

Martha Cyert is a Professor of Biology at Stanford University, specializing in signaling, proteomics, phosphatase, and calcium research. Her work focuses on understanding how signaling pathways, particularly those involving calcineurin, regulate gene expression and cellular responses to stress. She has extensively studied the role of calcine, phosphatases, and calcium signaling in yeast, including their impact on gene regulation, nuclear localization, and cation balance. Her research also explores the molecular mechanisms of phosphatase activity and its implications for protein regulation. Cyert's contributions span both fundamental biology and educational initiatives, such as course-based undergraduate research experiences.