Dr. Juan Mendoza

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Juan Mendoza is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry Molecular Biophysics at the University of Chicago. His research focuses on structural biology and immunology, utilizing advanced techniques such as cryo-electron microscopy to study complex protein structures. He earned his Ph.D. in Molecular Biophysics with an emphasis on computational systems biology from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. His notable publications include studies on the structural insights of interferon receptor complexes and the molecular analysis of type III interferons, contributing significantly to the field of protein engineering and therapeutic applications. Mendoza has received numerous accolades for his research, including the Career Development Award from the NIH and fellowships from prestigious organizations such as the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation and the Helen Hay Whitney Foundation.

Research Interests

Experience

Post-doc

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Research in structural biology and immunology.

Awards

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Career Development Award (K01)

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Fellowship

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Fellowship

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Dean’s Discretionary Award – Academic Research Excellence

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Fellowship

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Edwin Motel Award – Promising Student

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Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program

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Doctorate Program
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Department of Philosophy