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Johannes Morstein is an Assistant Professor at the California Institute of Technology in the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. He completed his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees at the University of Munich, followed by a Ph.D. at New York University. After his doctoral work, he pursued postdoctoral research at UCSF, where he specialized in chemical biology. His research focuses on lipid membrane chemical biology, integrating methods from organic chemistry, molecular biology, and cell biology. In his lab, he employs techniques such as synthesis, high throughput screening, lipidomics, proteomics, and confocal imaging to explore the complex lipid structures within mammalian cells. His innovative approaches aim to fundamentally discover biological processes and develop new therapeutic strategies. Additionally, he is involved in drug discovery efforts that target protein-membrane interfaces, recognizing the importance of membrane-associated proteins in therapeutic development.
California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA
Conducts research in lipid membrane chemical biology, exploring interactions and drug discovery related to protein-membrane interfaces.
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