The University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
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The Rathod Lab investigates the structural underpinnings of prion-like protein misfolding and its consequences across biological systems. Our research centers on understanding how distinct amyloidogenic conformers arise, propagate, and interact with other misfolded proteins within the cell. By combining structural biology and protein engineering, we explore how misfolded states contribute to the progression of neurodegenerative diseases, specifically Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Prion Diseases.
In parallel, the Rathod Lab applies structure-guided design to agriculture by developing protein-based tools and diagnostics for plant pathogens, focusing on early detection and management of clubroot.
In my laboratory, the scope of our experimental approaches is centered on electron microscopy and confocal microscopy, supplemented by other biochemical and biophysical methods.
Recent News:
Recent News:
Fall 2025
Welcome!!
Dr. Colyn Cleland - Postdoctoral fellow
Ryley Chalack- Master's Student
Jackson Laurie - Master's Student
Raiden Cuellar - Honours Thesis
Mackenzie Palmarchuk - Independent Study
Emmanuella Yakubu - Independent Study
Summer 2025
Congratulations!!
Isa Dzhabrailov - Poster Presentation - 3rd Place
Colyn Cleland - Mitacs Elevate
Joshua Craig - NSERC PGS-D
Spring 2025
Congratulations!!
Ryley Chalack - NSERC USRA Student Researcher
Nolan Fomradas - Alberta Innovates Summer Research Studentship
Jordyn Musial - Alberta Innovates Summer Research Studentship
Isa Dzhabrailov - Alberta Innovates Summer Research Studentship
Welcome!!
Raiden Cuellar - Undergraduate Student
Hiraj Patel - High School Student
Recent Graduates - University of Lethbridge
Ryley Chalack (BSc. in Biochemistry, Honours with Great Distinction, Spring 2025)
Jordyn Musial (BSc. in Neuroscience, Honours with Great Distinction, Spring 2025)
Winter 2025
Welcome!!
Nolan Fomradas - Independent Study
Jordyn Musial - Independent Study
Fall 2024
Welcome!!
Ryley Chalack - Honours Thesis
Jaden Weiss - Independent Study
Group Photo: Fall 2025
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