Dr. David Wemmer

Biography

David E. Wemmer is a Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, in the Department of Chemistry. His academic background includes a B.S. from the University of California, Davis (1973) and a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley (1979). His professional journey has included roles such as Operations Manager at the NIH NMR Facility at Stanford University from 1980 to 1982 and Research Assistant Professor at the University of Washington from 1983 to 1985. Professor Wemmer's research focuses on Biophysical Chemistry, particularly the study of proteins and nucleic acids using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. His laboratory investigates the interactions governing the function of biopolymers through various NMR techniques, including multidimensional methods and biosynthetic isotope enrichment. Key areas of focus in his work include the solution structure of proteins and DNA, conformational fluctuations, and the design of ligands that can specifically recognize DNA sequences. Additionally, recent studies explore unusual DNA structures and the behavior of regulatory proteins involved in genetic expression. Wemmer's lab continues to leverage advancements in NMR to address complex biomolecular problems.

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