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Melanie Ohi is a professor at the University of Michigan Medical School, where she conducts research focused on the structure and function of protein-nucleic acid complexes. Her lab utilizes a combination of single particle cryo-electron microscopy, biochemistry, and molecular biology to determine the three-dimensional structures of biologically significant complexes. This includes work on pore-forming complexes, bacterial secretion systems, membrane sculpting proteins, and interactions between proteins and nucleic acids. Ohi's contributions to structural biology and host-pathogen interactions have been recognized widely in the academic community, underscoring her role as a leading researcher in the field of cell developmental biology. She has published numerous articles addressing various aspects of protein complex dynamics and intracellular mechanisms. Ohi also plays a significant role in mentoring students and emerging researchers as part of her commitment to academic and scientific advancement.
University of Michigan Medical School • Ann Arbor, MI
Leading research in structural biology and mentoring students.
Admission for Biological Chemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Human Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacology, Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Cancer Biology, and Neuroscience is primary handled through the PIBS (Program in Biomedical Sciences) gateway.