Dr. Magnus Bloch

Biography

Magnus Borup Bloch is a PhD fellow in the Taylor Group at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in the structural and functional investigation of human membrane proteins implicated in various diseases. His research primarily employs near-native reconstitution of nanoparticles in conjunction with functional assays and biophysical techniques, such as cryo-electron microscopy, to obtain detailed, biologically relevant structural and functional information about crucial membrane proteins that may serve as potential drug targets. In the realm of structural biology, he focuses on alpha-helical integral membrane proteins (a-IMPs), which are essential for various cellular processes and constitute a significant class of membrane proteins. Bloch's research aims to contribute valuable insights for rational drug development, addressing the therapeutic potential of a-IMPs, a class of proteins that includes over half of known drug targets. He joined the Nicholas Taylor group in September 2018, transitioning from his role as a research assistant, and has a strong academic background with a Master's in Biochemistry and a Bachelor's in Molecular Biomedicine, both from the University of Copenhagen.

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