Dr. Barbara Imperiali

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Biography

Barbara Imperiali is the Class of 1922 Professor at the Department of Biology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on the diverse functions and biogenesis of glycoconjugates and their implications for human health and disease. She employs multidisciplinary approaches to address fundamental problems at the interface of chemistry and biology. Interested in the intricate pathways associated with cellular biogenesis, Imperiali's lab utilizes a range of synergistic fields including chemical biology, biochemistry, biophysics, as well as cellular and molecular microbiology. The group's ultimate goal is to decipher the molecular logic of glycoconjugate biosynthesis and identify processes that can serve as targets for the study of infectious diseases.

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Breslow Award for Achievement in Biomimetic Chemistry

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Kaiser Award

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Margaret MacVicar Faculty Fellow

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