Kat’s first research paper from her postdoc was recently published in General and Comparative Endocrinology! In this study, she and her co-authors used a phylogenetic approach to propose a cohesive nomenclature system for novel steroid receptor paralogs in teleost fishes. They found several discrepancies in how steroid receptor paralogs are named across species, especially for estrogen receptor beta. Collectively, she and her co-authors hope that this naming system will enhance communication and promote collaboration in their field, and that their approach will serve as a helpful resource for those who are interested in conducting similar efforts for other species and molecular systems.

A link for the paper can be found under the “Publications” page and can also be accessed here.