Dr. Hening Lin

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Biography

Dr. Hening Lin is the James Karen Frank Family Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics at the University of Chicago. His research focuses on the function and regulation of enzymes that control protein post-translational modifications (PTMs), emphasizing the therapeutic targeting of these enzymes for advancing novel therapeutics for human diseases, cancer, autoimmune disorders, and neurodegenerative conditions. Dr. Lin's laboratory aims to elucidate the mechanisms of PTM regulation by employing small molecule inhibitors while also understanding the broader implications of protein functionality in cellular processes such as stress signaling and metabolism. His academic background includes a PhD in bio-organic chemistry from Columbia University and a BS in Chemistry from Tsinghua University. Dr. Lin has contributed significantly to the field of chemical biology with a focus on acylation, metabolic regulation, and drug discovery related to inflammatory diseases and cancer.

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