Dr. Stephen Harrison

Biography

Stephen Harrison is a Professor of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology at Harvard Medical School. He specializes in structural molecular biology, a field that has laid the foundations for understanding complex subcellular structures and assemblies. His research primarily focuses on structural virology, which involves the study of virus assembly and the interactions of viruses with host cells. Harrison's laboratory is part of the Center for Molecular Cellular Dynamics at Harvard, where he leads efforts in coordinating structural biology research across affiliated institutions. He has been a key figure in developing techniques for visualizing biological macromolecules, contributing significantly to the understanding of protein interactions and their roles in cellular functions. His long-term research objectives include investigating how viruses enter and exit cells, exploring the architecture of key cellular structures like kinetochores, and applying knowledge of viral structures to innovative vaccine design strategies.

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