Roland L. Dunbrack, Jr. is a Professor at Fox Chase Cancer Center, where he also directs the Molecular Modeling Facility. His research focuses on computational structural biology, including homology modeling, fold recognition, and molecular dynamics simulations. His work emphasizes the development and use of benchmarks for new methods in the field and applies statistical analyses to tackle significant biological problems, particularly in the context of cancer biology. His team is dedicated to advancing methods for analyzing protein structures, which is critical for understanding mechanisms of disease and developing therapeutic approaches. Dunbrack's extensive publication record includes contributions to the fields of protein structure prediction and statistical analysis, with over 2,740 citations. He has worked on various cutting-edge projects that bridge the gap between computational methods and experimental biology, particularly in understanding protein-protein interactions and developing software tools for the scientific community. Dunbrack's educational background includes a PhD in Biophysics from Harvard University and he has held various academic positions, making significant contributions to his field.