Dr. Marko Hyvönen

Biography

Marko Hyvönen is a professor in the Department of Biochemistry. His research focuses on understanding the structure and function of proteins, particularly how they interact and are modulated by small molecule modulators. He specializes in protein engineering aimed at altering the functions of target proteins, especially in signaling pathways. His work incorporates a variety of biochemical, biophysical, and structural techniques to investigate protein interactions, both in vivo and in vitro. Marko is particularly interested in the TGF-β family of growth factors and has dedicated significant efforts to the development of novel inhibitors for clinically relevant protein targets. He has collaborated extensively over the past 15 years to advance the study of novel plastic-degrading enzymes in partnership with other researchers. As a visiting professor at the University of São Paulo, he has established a laboratory focused on the mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance. Marko is the founder of Qkine, a biotechnology company that utilizes his team's expertise in protein production to serve a global market for growth factors and cytokines.

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