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Michael Levitt is a Robert W. Vivian K. Cahill Professor of Cancer Research and a Professor of Structural Biology at Stanford University. He received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2013 for his work in computational biology, particularly in the field of molecular dynamics simulations of macromolecules. His research focuses on understanding the molecular structure and function of proteins and nucleic acids, addressing challenges such as protein stability and conformational changes in DNA. Levitt’s work employs a two-pronged approach that uses molecular dynamics simulation to reproduce the structural, thermodynamic, and dynamic properties of macromolecules, and molecular modeling to construct models of macromolecules, including automated antibody modeling and studies of DNA base-pair mismatches. He has held various academic appointments, including Chair of the Department of Structural Biology, and he is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the National Academy of Sciences and the Royal Society.
Stanford University • Stanford, California
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