Kari Naylor Data-verified

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Last publication 2022 Last refreshed 2026-05-22

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9 h-index 12 pubs 549 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Kari Naylor's research investigates the fundamental mechanisms of mitochondrial dynamics, focusing on the roles of cytoskeletal components like actin and microtubules in various model organisms, including amoeba, yeast, and mammalian cells. This work is supported by a National Science Foundation (NSF) Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) grant totaling $541,615, which Naylor serves as Principal Investigator (PI) for. The grant specifically aims to explore the function of FtsZs and the cytoskeleton to determine the molecular mechanisms of mitochondrial dynamics in *Dictyostelium discoideum*.

Naylor's recent publications highlight the comparative analysis of mitochondrial dynamics across different species and explore the impact of reactive oxygen species on cytoskeletal stability. Additionally, Naylor has contributed to research examining the antimicrobial properties of honey, specifically its effectiveness against antibiotic-resistant wound-infecting bacteria.

Naylor's scholarship metrics include an h-index of 9, with 12 total publications and 549 total citations. Naylor collaborates with colleagues at the University of Central Arkansas, including Stephany D. Crabtrey and Richard M. Tarkka, with whom shared publications exist. Naylor also maintains an active laboratory website to disseminate research.

Metrics

  • h-index: 9
  • Publications: 12
  • Citations: 549

Selected Publications

  • Simple to Complex: The Role of Actin and Microtubules in Mitochondrial Dynamics in Amoeba, Yeast, and Mammalian Cells (2022)
    16 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Both Manuka and Non-Manuka Honey Types Inhibit Antibiotic Resistant Wound-Infecting Bacteria (2022)
    15 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Identifying the Effects of Reactive Oxygen Species on Mitochondrial Dynamics and Cytoskeleton Stability in Dictyostelium discoideum (2021)
    4 citations DOI OpenAlex

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Federal Grants 1 $541,615 total

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