People
Adam Yokom, PhD
Assistant Professor
I am first generation college graduate from the southeast part of Michigan. I found an interest in research and teaching during my Bachelor's degree at Oakland University. Eventually, this grew into PhD (University of Michigan) and Postdoctoral (University of California, Berkeley) studies. All of these opportunities paved my path to joining the Department of Biochemistry as faculty in 2023. Outside of the exciting research ongoing in the lab, I enjoy time with my sons, sampling local beers and traveling.
Contact: ayokom {at} missouri {dot} edu
Office Phone: 573-882-6390
Ernest Okertchiri
Biochemistry PhD Student
2022 Cohort
eaodhd {at} missouri {dot} edu
Hunter Madison
Biochemistry PhD Student
2023 Cohort
hjmtb2 {at} missouri {dot} edu
Clara Plass
Undergraduate Researcher
Biological Science - Class of 2025
cepp9b {at} missouri {dot} edu
Kelly Rockford
Undergraduate Researcher
Biochemistry Major - Class of 2024
karbx5 {at} missouri {dot} edu
Xin 'Alice" Liu
Research Scientist & Lab Supervisor
liuxin {at} missouri {dot} edu
Mbuke Benyecha
Undergraduate Researcher
Biological Sciences Major - Class of 2025
MoLSAMP Fellow
karbx5 {at} missouri {dot} edu
Our group works closely with Dr. Stephanie Gates Lab, collectively called the Gatkom lab!
Currently, her work focuses on understanding how Chaperones and the Ubiqutin Proteasome System communicate during Protein Quality Control pathways. We share equipment, lab meetings and resources. Joining our group means you get the best of both worlds and are supported across disciplines, techniques and biology (+ budgets).
