Dr. Eduardo Perozo

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Biography

Eduardo Perozo is a prominent researcher in the fields of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics at the University of Chicago. He holds the position of Lillian Eichelberger Cannon Professor, contributing significantly to the Neuroscience Institute and actively participating in the Computational Neuroscience and Neurobiology Committees. His work focuses on the intricate mechanisms underlying ion channel functionality and structural dynamics, particularly related to potassium channels and their gating mechanisms. Perozo has published extensively in renowned journals, exploring topics such as the closed state structure of Shaker K+ channels and the molecular insights of BK channel agonists. His contributions have deepened the understanding of electromechanical processes and gating mechanisms relevant to sensory and neuronal signaling. Through his research, he aims to illuminate the molecular basis of cellular excitability and its implications in neurological functioning.

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Lillian Eichelberger Cannon Professor

2021-09-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Leading research in Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, focusing on ion channels and their physiological roles.

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