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Karen N. Allen is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Boston University. She received her PhD from Brandeis University and her BS from Tufts University. Her research focuses on the structure and function of proteins, utilizing techniques such as X-ray diffraction and enzyme kinetic studies. Her research group, the Allen Research Group, investigates the catalytic properties of enzymes and collaborates with leading laboratories and universities to develop specialized molecules for drug discovery and protein studies. Allen serves as an Associate Editor for the journal Biochemistry of the American Chemical Society. She leads projects such as the structural-functional characterization of glycosyltransferases and the development of inhibitors against neurotoxins. Her work aims to enhance understanding of enzyme evolution and develop tools for analyzing membrane protein interactions. A mentor for graduate students, she is integral in fostering interdisciplinary research at Boston University.
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