Dr. Chaitan Khosla

Biography

Chaitan Khosla is the Wells H. Rauser Harold M. Petiprin Professor of Chemistry with a courtesy appointment in Biochemistry and Chemical Engineering at Stanford University. His research focuses on enzymology and metabolism, aiming to enhance human health through innovative solutions. Over the past decades, he has engineered enzymatic assembly lines called polyketide synthases, which are instrumental in the biosynthesis of complex antibiotics. His current research efforts are directed toward understanding the structure and mechanisms of these enzymes and developing methods to decode the vast number of orphan polyketide assembly lines found in sequence databases. Additionally, Khosla's previous work on celiac disease led to new therapies and management strategies for this autoimmune disorder, particularly addressing the role of transglutaminase 2 in the inflammatory response triggered by dietary gluten. He has held various academic and administrative roles and has received numerous honors, including membership in the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering. Khosla continues as a director and scholar, leading initiatives that aim to advance innovative medicines and enhance patient care through impactful research.

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