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Chris Kaiser is the Amgen Professor in the Department of Biology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research focuses on the cellular mechanisms of protein folding and trafficking, particularly in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The Kaiser lab has made significant contributions to understanding how proteins are correctly folded and sorted within the cell. His work emphasizes the quality control mechanisms of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and membrane protein sorting at the Golgi compartments. Through a combination of genetic, biochemical, and cell biological methods, the lab aims to uncover the molecular mechanisms that govern these essential processes. Although in recent years Chris Kaiser has shifted his focus and is no longer accepting new students for research, his contributions to the field continue to influence ongoing studies in protein dynamics within cellular systems.