# Endomembrane Structure and Function

**Source**: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/units/hls/groups/endomembrane-structure-and-function
**Parent**: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/engage-and-innovate/consultancy

Group Leader(s):
[Professor Verena Kriechbaumer](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/profiles/staff/verena-kriechbaumer)

Contact:

[vkriechbaumer@brookes.ac.uk](mailto:vkriechbaumer@brookes.ac.uk)

[+44 (0)1865 488403](tel:+44 (0)1865 488403)

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## About us

Our group is interested in linking structure and function of the endoplasmic reticulum. Using high-resolution live cell confocal microscopy, electron microscopy, together with advanced image analysis and protein biochemistry, we are investigating ER-shaping proteins, membrane proteins, protein complexes as well as hormone biosynthesis linked to the secretory pathway.

We are also interested in interdisciplinary, translational research and collaboration with industry. Here we are aiming to produce plants capable of detoxifying methane as well as high-value product synthesis in Chlorella microalgae.

### Part of

- [School of Biological and Medical Sciences](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/bms "School of Biological and Medical Sciences")
- [Centre for Bioimaging](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/units/hls/centres/centre-for-bioimaging)
- [Cell and Developmental Biology](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/units/hls/themes/cell-and-developmental-biology)

### Related courses

- [Biological Sciences (BSc (Hons) / MBiol)](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/biological-sciences)

## Research impact

Training and capacity building creates impact from highly skilled researchers at various career levels. We are therefore regularly hosting school students as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students in our lab to provide them with lab experience and hands-on training.

The group is demonstrating at the Gatsby Plant Summer School and Verena Kriechbaumer is the Gatsby Plant Science Network mentor for Oxford Brookes University.

Thelab is also presenting microscopy work at outreach events such as the Oxford Brookes University Science Bazaar.

## Leadership

### Professor Verena Kriechbaumer

- [+44 (0) 1865 488403](tel:+44 (0) 1865 488403)
- [vkriechbaumer@brookes.ac.uk](mailto:vkriechbaumer@brookes.ac.uk)

Professor of Plant Sciences and Biotechnology

[View profile  for Verena Kriechbaumer](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/profiles/staff/verena-kriechbaumer)

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