Biochemistry and biophysics of proteins and membranes

The design of synthetic nanomaterials with novel properties has often been inspired by the natural biology of living cells. Cells express an array of miniature protein machines supported by the molecular scaffolding of the cell membrane and its associated cytoskeleton. These biological nanodevices perform complex physiological functions such as movement, communication, transport, and sensory perception. This session features interesting talks in the broad area of biochemistry and biophysics delivered by basic scientists who investigate the structure and mechanism of cellular proteins and membranes using a variety of experimental techniques and approaches.

Session organizer

Dr. Edward Moczydlowski is currently Professor and Chair of the Department of Biology at Clarkson University. He has a BA in biological science from Cornell University and a PhD in biology from UC San Diego, with postdoctoral work at Harvard Medical School and Brandeis University. Prior to joining Clarkson in 2003, he was a Professor in the Departments of Pharmacology and Cellular and Molecular Physiology at Yale University School of Medicine from 1986-2003. He currently teaches courses in neurobiology and pharmacology at Clarkson and his various research contributions include publications in the area of ion channel mechanisms and molecular toxinology.