Albert Song, Ph.D.
Doctoral Thesis: Mitochondrial proteases: An integrated system to identify, endure, and respond to stress
Research Focus: Song’s research focused on understanding the molecular principles that govern our cellular response to mitochondrial stress.
Undergraduate Institution: Northwestern University
Noteworthy Publications: Cryo-EM structure of hexameric yeast Lon protease (PIM1) highlights importance of conserved structural elements, Journal of Biological Chemistry (2022)
Honors and Awards: Olson-King Fellowship in Computational Biology in the Skaggs Graduate School of Chemical and Biological Sciences (2020-21); Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F31), National Institutes of Health (2021)
Looking Back: "Scripps Research and the San Diego mesa make up a research community that is rich in scientific diversity and clinical impact. Being a part of the community and conversation has been enriching and inspiring."
Next Steps: "I’ll be returning to the third year of medical school at UCSD to finish my training as a MD/PhD candidate and physician scientist."
Be sure to watch our 2022 Commencement Ceremony video, recorded live on Friday, May 20, 2022. In addition to the conferral of doctoral degrees for our newest class of graduates, the event features a special presentation by recent Nobel Laureate Prof. Ardem Patapoutian.
