Guest Editors
Chitral Chatterjee
Brigham Young University
Dr. Chitral Chatterjee is pursuing her post-doctoral studies in Professor Grant Jensen’s lab at Brigham Young University, Utah (USA). She completed her doctoral studies at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (India) in 2024. Dr. Chatterjee holds expertise in microbiology, molecular biology, and biochemistry and is learning cutting-edge techniques in cryo-electron tomography from one of the pioneers in the field. She has an Indian patent to her credit and has published in well-reputed peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Chatterjee is experienced in working on stress response systems of model eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms. Her doctoral research led to a promising platform for the development of anti-mutagenic, anti-bacterial inhibitors; which can revolutionize the approach to combating multidrug-resistant tuberculosis and other bacterial infections. Dr. Chatterjee aims to continue contributing meaningfully to the field of stress biology, disease biology, and anti-microbial resistance (AMR) research.
Rajarshi Batabyal
Formerly, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
Dr. Rajarshi Batabyal earned his PhD in Molecular and Developmental Biology from the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bangalore, India. His research focused on identifying the critical and novel roles of two mitochondrial proteases in maintaining hematopoiesis through an oxidative stress-related mechanism, using the Drosophila larval lymph gland as a model system. As part of his doctoral work, he also characterized key properties of the mitochondrial inner membrane protein OCIAD1, employing biochemical and imaging techniques.Throughout his academic journey, Dr. Batabyal has gained expertise in a range of biological models and techniques. His experience as a Project Assistant, Summer Fellow, and postgraduate researcher in biotechnology has equipped him with skills in mammalian cell culture, plant molecular biology, and murine models. Looking ahead, his research aims to explore the conserved mechanisms of mitochondrial homeostasis in developmental contexts using interdisciplinary approaches across various model systems.Beyond research, Dr. Batabyal is actively involved in organizing extreme music concerts in Kolkata and is passionate about writing poetry.
Collection Overview
Studying adaptive mechanisms in microbial and eukaryotic stress responses is essential for understanding how organisms cope with environmental pressures, such as temperature fluctuations and oxidative stress. These mechanisms are fundamental to microbiology and cell biology, offering insights into survival strategies, disease progression, and biotechnological applications.
Despite significant advancements, much remains unknown about the molecular pathways and regulatory networks governing stress responses in diverse organisms. Challenges include the complexity of stress response networks, the variety of stressors organisms encounter, and difficulties in modeling these responses in the lab. The integration of multi-omics approaches, real-time stress adaptation monitoring, and the role of epigenetic modifications in stress memory are areas still being explored. The variability in stress response strategies across species also presents challenges in creating universally applicable models.
This Collection aims to showcase diverse approaches and original research findings on adaptive stress responses in microbes and eukaryotes. Contributions will cover experimental techniques, including, but not limited to, transcriptomic and proteomic analyses, advanced imaging, and model organism studies. The collection will also include original research findings that enhance our understanding of stress adaptation processes.
By providing a comprehensive resource on stress response mechanisms, this collection will serve as a valuable tool for the scientific community. It will foster new collaborations, develop innovative stress mitigation strategies, and advance therapeutic applications.
Articles
Abstracts
High-throughput Quantification of Post-stress Survival in Diverse Yeast Species
Bin He*1
1The University of Iowa