Jefferson (Jeff) Knight, Ph.D, Principal Investigator
Jefferson (Jeff) Knight, Ph.D, Principal InvestigatorContact: jefferson.knight@ucdenver.edu
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Email is the best way to get in touch with me. I am always happy to meet with students and discuss our research!
Current Lab Members
Katie Schultz
Katie SchultzChemistry Masters Student
Stephanie White
Undergraduate Research Student
Vik R.
High School Student
Former Lab Members
Kimberly Becker
2025 Fellow, Rocky Mountain Science Research Experiences for Educators
David Soto
David SotoBS/MS Student
B.S. Biochemistry 2023, M.S. Chemistry 2025
Research area: Synaptotagmin-like proteins and post-translational modifications
Ariel Matthews
Undergraduate Research Student
B.S. Biochemistry 2024
Research area: Synaptotagmin-7
Emily Irlbeck
Emily IrlbeckUndergraduate Research Student
B.S. Biochemistry 2023, summa cum laude
Research area: Slp-2
Nhi Tran
Nhi TranUndergraduate Research Student
B.S Biology 2022
Research area: Oxidative stress and beta-cells
Noha Alansari
Noha AlansariM.S. Chemistry 2021
Research area: Single-molecule Measurements for Biophysics Education
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Beckston Harrott
Beckston HarrottUndergraduate Research Student
B.S. Biology 2021
Research areas: Slp-4; SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein
Aml Alnaas
Aml AlnaasPostdoctoral Scholar
2017-2019
Research area: Slp-4
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Hai Tran
Hai TranUndergraduate Research Student
B.S. Chemistry 2018 (Biochemistry emphasis), summa cum laude
Research area: Synaptotagmin C2A-C2B Cooperativity
Marissa Delima
Marissa DelimaUndergraduate Research Student
B.S. Biology 2017
Research area: Single-molecule diffusion of C2 domains
Sam Willstead
Sam WillsteadVisiting Student Intern, University of Southampton (UK)
2017
Research area: Slp-2
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Abena Watson-Siriboe
Abena Watson-SiriboeGraduate Student and PRA
2014-2015
Research area: Slp-4 and Slp-2
Daniel Giardina
Daniel GiardinaUndergraduate Research Student
B.S. Chemistry (Biochemistry emphasis) 2015, cum laude
Research area: Single-molecule diffusion of C2 domains
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Beatriz Salazar-Núñez
Beatriz Salazar-NúñezUndergraduate Research Student
B.A. Psychology 2013, cum laude
Research area: Synaptotagmin-7
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Kan Chantranuvatana
Kan ChantranuvatanaChemistry Masters Student
M.S. Chemistry 2013
Research areas: Single-molecule diffusion of C2 domains
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Jim Snyder
Jim SnyderPost-baccalaureate Research Student
2011-2012
Research area: Glucotoxicity and β-cells
Devin Brandt
Devin BrandtProfessional Research Assistant
2010-2011
Research area: Synaptotagmin-7
Kristin "KO" Olsson
2025 Fellow, Rocky Mountain Science Research Experiences for Educators
Isaiah Lowe
Isaiah LoweB.S./Pharm.D. Student
Research area: Oxidative stress and β-cells
Vrishank Bikkumalla
Undergraduate Research Student
B.S. Biology, 2024
Research areas: Synaptotagmin-7; Synaptotagmin-9; Oxidative stress and insulin secretion
Emma Saunders
Emma SaundersM.S. Chemistry, 2023
Research area: Oxidative stress and insulin secretion
Nara Chon
Nara ChonBS/MS Student and Professional Research Assistant, Lin & Knight Labs
Research areas: Synaptotagmin-7; Synaptotagmin-like-proteins
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Pabegwende Naomie Kabre
Pabegwende Naomie KabreUndergraduate Research Student
B.S Biochemistry 2022
Research areas: C2 domains and oxidative stress
Cisloynny "Cece" Beauchamp-Pérez
Cisloynny "Cece" Beauchamp-Pérez
M.S Chemistry 2021
Research area: C2 Domains and post-translational modifications
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Skylar Budd
Skylar BuddUndergraduate Research Student
B.S. Biochemistry 2020
Research areas: Biochemistry education; Synaptotagmin-7
Julianna Oviedo
Undergraduate Research Student
B.S. Chemistry 2020 (Biochemistry emphasis)
Research area: Slp-4
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Tim Spotts
Tim SpottsUndergraduate Research Student
B.S. Chemistry 2018 (Biochemistry emphasis), summa cum laude
Research area: Slp-2
Lauren Anderson
Lauren AndersonPost-baccalaureate Research Student
2016-2017
Research area: Synaptotagmin-7
Favinn Maynard
Favinn MaynardUndergraduate Research Student
B.S. Biology 2016
Research area: Synaptotagmin-7
Arthur Boo
Arthur BooUndergraduate Research Student
B.S. Biology/ B.S. Mechanical Engineering 2015
Research areas: Synaptotagmin-7; Membrane fusion
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Joseph Vasquez
Joseph VasquezUndergraduate Research Student
B.S. Chemistry 2014, summa cum laude
Research area: Single-molecule diffusion of C2 domains
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J. Ryan Osterberg
J. Ryan OsterbergChemistry Masters Student
M.S. Chemistry 2014
Research areas: Synaptotagmin-7, Slp-4
Tanya Lyakhova
Tanya LyakhovaUndergraduate Research Student
B.S Biology 2012, Research Scholar, magna cum laude
Research area: Slp-4
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Matthew Coffman
Matthew CoffmanPost-baccalaureate Research Student
2011-2012
Research area: Synaptotagmin-7
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Co-mentored Students
Majd Matti
Undergraduate Research Student, Stith Lab, CU Denver Integrative Biology
Research area: Src Protein
Mikias Negussie
Undergraduate Research Student, Lin Lab, CU Denver Chemistry
Research area: Slp-4
Sherleen Tran
Undergraduate Research Student, Lin Lab, CU Denver Chemistry
Research area: Slp-4
Peter Dahl
Undergraduate Research Student, Anantharam Lab, University of Michigan Department of Pharmacology
Research area: Membrane tubules
Desmond Hamilton
Undergraduate Research Student, Reed Lab, CU Denver Chemistry
Research area: Synaptotagmin-7 and nanoparticles
Jack Henderson
Undergraduate Research Student, Lin Lab, CU Denver Chemistry
Research area: Synaptotagmin-7; Slp-4