Dr. Robert Stahelin

Biography

Robert V. Stahelin is a Retter Professor of Pharmacy at Purdue University, specializing in the fields of Biochemistry and Biophysics. His interdisciplinary research investigates biological membranes, which serve as crucial platforms for signaling and trafficking essential cellular processes. His work delineates how biomembranes harbor receptors, ion channels, and lipid signals that are fundamental for maintaining cellular growth, metabolism, and homeostasis. In light of genetic and lipid metabolism abnormalities associated with diseases such as cancer and diabetes, his research aims to comprehensively understand the molecular events occurring within membranes, which is pivotal for discerning disease etiology and identifying viable targets for drug development. Additionally, Professor Stahelin explores the mechanisms of peripheral proteins that interact with specific lipids in a spatial and temporal manner, utilizing structural, computational, and experimental studies. He has received several grants, including from the NIH, to further his exploration of lipid-protein interactions and their role in viral budding processes. Through his innovative research efforts, he aims to create therapeutic solutions targeting diseases linked to abnormalities in lipid metabolism and membrane interactions.

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