Dr. Michael Cianfrocco

Biography

Michael Cianfrocco is a Collegiate Professor at the University of Michigan Medical School, serving as an Associate Professor in Biological Chemistry and Biophysics. He has over thirty years of research experience in cell biology, focusing on motor proteins responsible for intracellular transport. Cianfrocco's research aims to elucidate the regulatory mechanisms that control motor protein activity and how viral pathogens hijack these processes. His lab employs advanced techniques such as cryo-electron microscopy and single-molecule imaging to study kinesin regulation and the impact of microtubule post-translational modifications on motor protein activity. Noteworthy areas of study include kinesin activity regulation, the dynamics of microtubule networks, and the development of computational tools to enhance cryo-EM workflows. Cianfrocco received a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of California, Berkeley, and has held prestigious fellowships at renowned institutions including Harvard University and the University of California, San Diego.

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