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Dr. Christopher Obara is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of California, San Diego. His research is focused on understanding how the structure and dynamics of macromolecules contribute to the functioning of living, self-maintaining systems. His lab investigates complex membranes and subcellular organelles, aiming to uncover the mechanisms that regulate these crucial biological processes. Dr. Obara has made significant contributions to the field through various high-impact publications, exploring the interactions between cellular structures and their physical environments. He has previously held positions such as Postdoctoral Fellow at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Janelia Research Campus and was an Intramural AIDS Research Fellow at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Dr. Obara obtained his PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from Georgetown University and holds bachelor's degrees in Entomology and Nematology and Physics from the University of Florida. His interdisciplinary research interests bridge Cellular Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Macromolecular Structure.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Janelia Research Campus • Ashburn, VA
Conducted research on cellular dynamics and macromolecular interactions.
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development • Bethesda, MD
Focused on AIDS research, contributing to the understanding of cellular mechanisms in health and disease.
Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).