New paper “The constraints of allotopic expression” out now!
September, 2023
We are excited to share that the work of Felipe Nieto-Panqueva and the rest of our collaborative group at UNAM and OSU is now available to read in Mitochondrion. We loved working with Felipe during his time at OSU, and are thrilled to announce his newest publication.
It’s official, congratulations Dr. Ankita Das
July, 2023
After years of hard work, we are thrilled to announce that Dr. Ankita Das has successfully defended her PhD thesis. While she will be sorely missed by us in the lab, we are excited for her to start her new position with BioRad in San Diego soon. Congrats Ankita!
Abby Jung Receives Student in Life Sciences Abroad (STILSA) Award
July, 2023
Former Hamel lab member Abby Jung has been selected by STILSA for two years of financial support while she pursues her master’s degree in Rotterdam, Netherlands. We are so proud of Abby and cannot wait to hear about her time abroad.
Stellar Researchers Kate Kravets and Abby Jung Graduate!
May, 2023
Although we are sad to see them go, we are so proud of Kate and Abby for completing their studies at OSU. In addition to their valuable contributions to our studies, they have both been lovely individuals to work alongside these past few years. We wish you both the best and congrats again 🙂
Dr. Hamel and Collaborators Win President’s Research Excellence Catalyst Award
April, 2023
We are excited to announce we have been selected along with some of our closest OSU collaborators for catalyst funding to jump start our investigation of how microorganisms can be engineered to produce valuable commodities like ethylene and hydrogen. Join us in extending congratulations to the groups of Drs. Justin North, Hannah Shafaat, and Ajay Shah. We look forward to working with you.
Zoltan Strikes Again, Awarded Funding from OSU Sustainability Institute
April, 2023
When it rains, it pours! Fresh off his URAP victory, Zoltan has been chosen for a $5,000 student grant from OSU’s Sustainability Institute. This funding is to promote his work investigating hydrogen production in microalgae. Join us in congratulating Zoltan for this achievement and his continued success.
Former Undergraduate Researcher Wins NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
April, 2023
Our former undergraduate student Mitchell Ticoras was recently selected to win the prestigious NSF GRF award. The Graduate Research Fellowship Program provides five years of support to promising graduate-level researchers from all STEM disciplines in the USA. We are incredibly proud of Mitchell’s achievement and wish him the best for his studies in the Molecular Plant Sciences program at Michigan State University next fall.
Zoltan Hartmus Selected for the Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program
April, 2023
While Zoltan may be relatively new to our group, he is already bringing home the hardware! Zoltan has been selected by the OSU Office of Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry to receive funding to stay in the lab this summer. He will join Patrice and help revitalize our lab’s focus on biohydrogen production in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. Way to go!
Abby Jung and Kate Kravets Deliver at the Denman Undergraduate Research Forum
March, 2023
Our two senior undergraduate students, Abby and Kate, recently collaborated to showcase progress they have made on our studies of CCS4 and CCS5. After having their abstract accepted, Kate and Abby constructed a simple, high quality, poster to present at OSU’s most prestigious undergraduate research conference. Please join us in congratulating both members on their contributions and thanking them for helping share our science!
Hamel Lab Alumni Reunite
March, 2023
What are the odds? We could not be happier to see some of our previous PhD students connecting again. Cheers Nitya and Sara 🙂
New Comprehensive Book-Chapter 
“The Mitochondrion: From Genome to Proteome” Out Now!
February, 2023
We are incredibly proud of the contributions our group (i.e., Nitya Subrahmanian and Patrice Hamel) made to the newest-edition of the Chlamydomonas Sourcebook. This chapter focuses on all things mitochondrial in our favorite algae. Our congratulations and appreciation is also extended to all of our collaborators who assisted with this piece! Read it here.
Welcoming Sydney and Zoltan!
January, 2023
We are ecstatic to have two new bright undergraduates join our crew. Sydney and Zoltan have already examining energy transducing membranes at the bench with only better things to come!
New international research internships available for OSU undergraduates
December, 2022
Are you currently (or did you recently finish) studying a biological science field at OSU? If so, you are eligible to apply for a funded research internship at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim. For more details and deadlines, please read this press release and contact Dr. Hamel (hamel.16@osu.edu) with your questions.
Hamel Lab says goodbye to Ranveig
June, 2022
After months of work focused on uncovering the function of the CCS5, CCS4, and CCDA enzymes within the chloroplast, Ranveig has successfully presented her work to the OSU Molecular Genetics Department. Ranveig will return to NTNU to complete her master’s degree and will be sorely missed. Best of luck and great job!
Dr. Patrice Hamel promoted to Full Professor of Molecular Genetics at tOSU.
May, 2022
The Ohio State University Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Dr. Patrice Hamel to the position of full professor on May, 18th. After joining the OSU’s Molecular Genetics Department in 2006 as an assistant professor, Hamel has worked his way up the ranks by publishing numerous papers in distinguished journals such as Genetics, Plant Cell, and PNAS among many others, mentoring numerous graduate and post-doctoral students, and continuing to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses on plant biology. Dr. Hamel also founded and continues to run the MG department’s only international education program (TRONDBUSS) which exchanges students from OSU and NTNU over the summer so each set of students can learn a new set of technical research skills unavailable at their home institution. Please join us in congratulating Patrice on this amazing accomplishment!
From left to right: Mitchell, Patrice, Miriam (I’ntl collaborator)
Students from NTNU celebrate Norwegian Constitution Day in Columbus.
May, 2022
3 students from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, Norway who are participating in the TRONDBUSS exchange program with The Ohio State University celebrated Constitution Day. The TRONDBUSS program was started by Dr. Hamel, and the Hamel lab has hosted an exchange student each year the program has run. To learn more about the TRONDBUSS Program please contact hamel.16@osu.edu or read here https://globaleducation.osu.edu/index.cfmFuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=10369
From left to right: Nine, Ranveig, Eline.
Kate Kravets has a banner week, wins three scholarships!
May, 2022
We are ecstatic to share that 3rd-year undergraduate Kate Kravets has been awarded three scholarships from The Ohio State University (Undergraduate Research Scholarship, Molecular Genetics Departmental Scholarship, and Microbiology Departmental Scholarship). In her applications, Kate wrote about her work constructing algal mutants deficient for chloroplastic energy production. Join us in congratulating Kate on these amazing achievements!
Group of new undergraduate students welcomed into Hamel Lab.
February, 2022
Abby Jung and Michelle Mora have recently joined the lab. We are excited to see what the future holds and cannot wait to get to work.
Dr. Andrew Castonguay is headed for California, Altos Labs await!
January, 2022
After successfully defending his graduate thesis at the end of 2020, Dr. Castonguay has elected to take a position at Altos Labs under the supervision of Dr. Jodi Nunnari. Andrew will continue to work on mitochondrial biology and we thank him for his time and expertise during his time here. Best of luck Andrew!
Undergraduate researcher Mitchell Ticoras named 2021 Astronaut Scholar.
June, 2021
Ticoras, a 4th-year undergraduate student, was one of 60 students to be named a 2021 Astronaut Scholar by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. This ASF award recognizes 3rd and 4th-year undergraduate students from across the country who demonstrate the ability to push the boundaries of their fields as they continue their studies in STEM. To find out more info please visit: https://astronautscholarship.org/index.html.
Graduate student Ankita Das recognized as department’s best GTA by OSU Department of Molecular Genetics!
May, 2021
Das, a 5th-year Ph.D. candidate, was recognized as the OSU Dept. of Molecular Genetic’s best GTA for her outstanding efforts as a teaching assistant this spring. Join us in congratulating Ankita for her hard work.
Undergraduate student Kate Kravets joins the Hamel Lab.
May, 2021
Kate Kravets, a 3rd-year student majoring in molecular genetics, has joined the Hamel group. Welcome, Kate!
Mitchell Ticoras awarded Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship!
April, 2021
3rd-year student Mitchell Ticoras was selected for a Goldwater Scholarship- OSU’s only winner this year. The Goldwater is the country’s most prestigious undergraduate STEM scholarship. To learn more about this award please visit: https://goldwaterscholarship.gov.