Dr. Robert Banh

Biography

Robert Banh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology at New York University School of Medicine. His laboratory focuses on understanding the interplay between nutrient environments and mRNA translation in relation to human health and disease. Through advanced biochemical and molecular techniques, functional genomics, and next-generation sequencing technologies, his research aims to decipher how nutrient environments affect genetic factors in human diseases, including cancer and neurodevelopmental disorders. Current projects in his lab investigate various aspects of mRNA translation mechanisms, particularly codon-preference, RNA modifications related to diseases, and elucidating mechanisms that drive disease symptoms in inborn-errors of metabolism. Banh's work is committed to identifying and developing therapeutic strategies for human diseases, demonstrating a strong emphasis on translating laboratory findings into potential clinical applications.

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