Dr. Robert Saxton

Biography

Robert Saxton is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of cell signaling that control tissue inflammation, repair, and homeostasis. The Saxton lab investigates inflammatory immune responses that are crucial for protecting organisms from infections and diseases. However, excessive inflammation can damage surrounding tissues and compromise biological function. To prevent this, mammals have evolved a complex array of signaling molecules and receptors to ensure adequate protection and repair of host tissues. The lab conducts studies using biochemical and structural biology techniques, along with cutting-edge approaches like protein engineering and mouse models, to understand how inflammatory signaling is regulated at atomic, cellular, and organismal levels.

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