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Matthew Akamatsu is an Assistant Professor at the University of Washington in the Department of Biology. He received his PhD in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry from Yale University, where he was the first student in Yale's Integrated Graduate Program in Physics, Engineering, and Biology. His research interests lie in the intersection of biomechanics and computational biology, focusing specifically on the actin cytoskeleton and its role in mammalian endocytosis. Akamatsu’s work employs mathematical modeling and genome editing techniques to investigate how the cytoskeleton generates force and adapts to mechanical changes. Following his doctoral studies, he conducted postdoctoral research at UC Berkeley in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology. He has been recognized for his contributions to the field, receiving the K99 Pathway Independence Award and the UC Berkeley Outstanding Postdoc Award. His lab at the University of Washington, which he started in June 2022, aims to uncover the mechanisms that govern actin network architecture and function in cellular processes.
University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Research focuses on the mechanics of the actin cytoskeleton and its role in endocytosis.
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