Ayesha Asghar

Ayesha Asghar

PhD student

Ayesha Asghar

PhD student

I completed my master’s degree in chemistry, where my research focused on determining and analyzing small-molecule crystal structures. During this work, I gained hands-on experience in crystal growth, X-ray diffraction, single-crystal data collection, and structure refinement. Currently, I am pursuing my doctoral studies in the Laboratory of Structural Dynamics of Receptors at the Dioscuri Centre, Jagiellonian University. My research centers on studying ion transport mechanisms in membrane proteins using time-resolved serial crystallography. Specifically, my work aims to capture structural changes in proteins during ion transport and to understand how mutations affect the transport mechanism and protein structure compared to the wild type.
Throughout my doctoral research, I have developed practical skills in recombinant membrane protein expression, purification, and crystallization in lipidic cubic phase. I have also gained experience in structural analysis and data interpretation for macromolecular crystallography. Additionally, this group has helped me strengthen my presentation and interpersonal skills through scientific discussions.

Throughout my doctoral research, I have developed practical skills in recombinant membrane protein expression, purification, and crystallization in lipidic cubic phase. I have also gained experience in structural analysis and data interpretation in macromolecular crystallography. Additionally, this group has helped me strengthen my presentation and interpersonal skills through scientific discussions.