Dr. Robert Keenan

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Biography

Robert J. Keenan is a Professor in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago. He specializes in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, focusing on the molecular mechanisms that regulate biogenesis and quality control of membrane proteins. His research interests include biochemical reconstitution and cell biology, particularly the structural biology of the endoplasmic reticulum and membrane protein biogenesis. Keenan has a substantial publication record, contributing to various high-impact journals, where he has authored studies exploring the structural basis of regulated N-glycosylation in secretory translocons and the dynamics of ribosome-translocon complexes. He is actively involved in advancing the understanding of protein synthesis in the cellular context, emphasizing the implications of these processes in health and disease. He is affiliated with graduate programs in Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics, facilitating interdisciplinary research in this field.

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