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Axel Brunger is a Professor at Stanford University in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology and a member of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. He is recognized for his pioneering work in the field of structural biology and biophysics, where he has developed tools for interpreting X-ray crystallography diffraction data, revolutionizing structural calculations. His current research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of synaptic proteins that enable nerve cell communication, utilizing single-particle electron cryo-microscopy and biochemical reconstitution techniques. His laboratory has made significant strides in determining the structures and functions of proteins involved in synaptic vesicle fusion and has identified new protein-protein interactions that contribute to synaptic transmission. Among his notable achievements are determining the crystal structure of the neuronal SNARE complex and revealing critical interfaces involved in neurotransmitter release. He has received numerous honors, including election to the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and has been awarded prestigious prizes for his contributions to crystallography and biophysics.
Stanford University • Stanford, California
Teaching and conducting research in structural biology and neuroscience.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute • Stanford, California
Conducting research and mentorship in the field of biophysics and structural biology.
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