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Demet Arac-Ozkan is an Associate Professor in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago, focusing on Biochemistry and Molecular Biology as well as Neuroscience. Her research primarily investigates the cellular mechanisms of communication through cell-surface receptors essential for intercellular adhesion and communication. Her lab seeks to understand the roles of surface proteins in neurobiology, particularly in relation to synaptogenesis and axon pathfinding. Arac-Ozkan's work has implications for understanding a variety of neurological disorders and cancers by targeting extracellular regions of membrane receptors. She has contributed significantly to the field, with multiple publications highlighting her research on G Protein Coupled Receptors and their structural biology. Her academic background includes a PhD in Molecular Biophysics from UT Southwestern Medical Center and a BS in Molecular Biology Genetics from Bilkent University.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Conducted structural cellular biology research.
University of Chicago • Chicago, IL
Teaching and research in biochemistry and molecular biology.
Department of Philosophy