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Reza Vafabakhsh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular Biosciences at Northwestern University. He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2012. His research focuses on using quantitative microscopy and chemical biology tools to study the dynamics of proteins and their spatial-temporal organization within cells. The Reza Lab is particularly interested in exploring the conformational dynamics of membrane proteins, especially G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) and ion channels. By employing single-molecule spectroscopy, biophysical techniques, and biochemical methods, the lab aims to uncover new therapeutic targets by modulating protein activity. Additionally, the lab investigates the assembly and maintenance of membranelles organelles in cells through advanced microscopy and soft matter methodologies. Vafabakhsh has published several significant papers in prestigious journals, highlighting his contributions to understanding protein dynamics and receptor modulation.
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