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Christopher J. Gisriel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His research focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying photosystems involved in oxygenic photosynthesis, a vital biological process that converts solar energy into chemical potential energy. Gisriel's lab employs advanced structural biology techniques, including cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM), to investigate the diversity and evolution of photosystems. Through their work, they aim to reveal fundamental aspects of molecular biology and utilize findings to engineer traits in photosynthetic organisms. The lab emphasizes understanding the central role of photosystems, which are multi-subunit, cofactor-rich, transmembrane pigment-protein complexes, in the absorption of light and subsequent charge separation processes that drive metabolism. Gisriel's efforts contribute to a deeper comprehension of the biological systems that drive energy conversion in natural environments.
Department: Department of Computer Sciences