The Peters Research Group

Affiliated with the DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES in the COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Welcome to the Peters Research Group at Penn State

Established in 1999 at Penn State University, our laboratory focuses on examining the biological and functional roles of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) in toxicology, carcinogenesis, and homeostasis. We use inter-disciplinary approaches utilizing bioinformatics, genomics, metabolomics, microbiology, molecular biology, nutrition, physiological chemistry, and toxicology to discover and characterize the signaling events mediated by these receptors. The main focus of our laboratory is on the role of PPARβ/δ and how this receptor modulates normal physiology and cancer. The role of PPARα in physiology and cancer is another focus of our laboratory, with a particular interest in how this receptor modulates the effects of endogenous ligands and/or environmental chemicals.

Current Lab Members

Dr. Jeffrey Peters, Dr. Xiaoyang Zhu, Udeshi Wickramarachchi, Edimaobong (Eddy) Akpan, Katherine Bleil, Stephanie Carson, Justin Deekollu, Miriam Gutensohn, Sarah Hamilton, Jake Hohner, Taylor James, Angelina Kramer, Kyle Oldro, Mia Perri, Annalee Schmidt, Allison Vilasi.

Postdoctoral Opportunities

If you have recently obtained your Ph.D. and are interested in joining our lab group, send Dr. Peters a cover letter summarizing your research experience and interests and how this would complement ongoing studies. In addition, please provide a C.V. and the names of three references. Postdoctoral fellows are required to obtain extramural funding, but funding is available for select positions. (See Contact Us page for mailing address).

Graduate Programs

I am affiliated with several graduate programs at Penn State listed below. If you are interested in becoming a graduate student for one of these programs, information about the different programs is provided by the links below.

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