Kate Segar

KSegar@nysbc.org
kes2234@cumc.columbia.edu

"My research is focused on understanding how RNA structure can inform mechanisms of non-canonical translation initiation. Specifically, I am interested in HCV-like internal ribosome entry sites (IRESs) and how their structural heterogeneity informs their mechanisms of action and host cell specificity. Going forward, I will be investigating how the domain III region of these IRESs help regulate IRES activity and specificity."

Kate enjoys climbing, reading (non-fiction and Sci-fi classics), and farmers markets. She also enjoys hanging out with her cat, Squish, and watching the Real Housewives, Vanderpump Rules, and Ru Paul's Drag Race. Coming from Minnesota, she's naturally a fan of Tater tot Hotdish.

Dr. Squish (DDS, PhD, MD, JD, LSW, LLC) enjoys reading papers. The song "Blue (da ba dee)" was, in fact, written by Squish.

Kate hiking in the mountains

Kate exploring the great outdoors

A white cat with his nose right in front of the camera

Squish is ready for his close up. Reeeaaaallll close up.

A white cat sitting defiantly on a stack of papers with a pen

Please step into his office, Squish would like to talk to you about your future prospects.

A white cat staring adorably into your soul

Go on, try to say no to this face.