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Research interests
Biological Sciences - Cell biology
Biological Sciences - Cell signaling
Biological Sciences - Intracellular protein trafficking
Biological Sciences - Membrane trafficking
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Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Natural Sciences, Doctor, University of Osnabrück
2018
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Molecular mechanisms of a novel phospholipid scramblase mediating endosome biogenesis at membrane contact sites
GAO, J. (PI)
1/01/26 → 31/12/28
Project: Research
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Any1 is a phospholipid scramblase involved in endosome biogenesis
Gao, J., Franzkoch, R., Rocha-Roa, C., Psathaki, O. E., Hensel, M., Vanni, S. & Ungermann, C., 3 Apr 2025, In: Journal of Cell Biology. 224, 4, e202410013.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Vps41 functions as a molecular ruler for HOPS tethering complex-mediated membrane fusion
König, C., Shvarev, D., Gao, J., Haar, E., Susan, N., Auffarth, K., Langemeyer, L., Moeller, A. & Ungermann, C., Apr 2025, In: Journal of Cell Science. 138, 8, jcs263788.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Yck3 casein kinase-mediated phosphorylation determines Ivy1 localization and function at endosomes and the vacuole
Grziwa, S., Schäfer, J. H., Nicastro, R., Arens, A., De Virgilio, C., Fröhlich, F., Moeller, A., Gao, J., Langemeyer, L. & Ungermann, C., Jun 2023, In: Journal of Cell Science. 136, 12, jcs260889.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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The HOPS tethering complex is required to maintain signaling endosome identity and TORC1 activity
Gao, J., Nicastro, R., Péli-Gulli, M. P., Grziwa, S., Chen, Z., Kurre, R., Piehler, J., De Virgilio, C., Fröhlich, F. & Ungermann, C., 2 May 2022, In: Journal of Cell Biology. 221, 5, e202109084.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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TORC1 Determines Fab1 Lipid Kinase Function at Signaling Endosomes and Vacuoles
Chen, Z., Malia, P. C., Hatakeyama, R., Nicastro, R., Hu, Z., Péli-Gulli, M. P., Gao, J., Nishimura, T., Eskes, E., Stefan, C. J., Winderickx, J., Dengjel, J., De Virgilio, C. & Ungermann, C., 25 Jan 2021, In: Current Biology. 31, 2, p. 297-309.e8Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Traffic (Journal)
GAO, J. (Ad Hoc Referee)
2026 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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Rab7-Retromer Regulate Lipid Droplet Turnover at Membrane Contact sites
GAO, J. (Speaker)
21 Sept 2025 → 26 Sept 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Contributed
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Lipid Droplets: Dynamics Hubs in Membrane Trafficking Pathways
GAO, J. (Invited speaker)
20 Aug 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited
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Any1 can do it - a novel lipid scramblase involved in endosome biogenesis
GAO, J. (Speaker)
14 Apr 2025 → 15 Apr 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited
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Division of Life Science (Organisational unit)
GAO, J. (Contributor)
2025Activity: Membership › Membership of committee (for Internal)