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Suzana K. Straus is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Her research focuses on the application and development of solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) methods to characterize the structure and dynamics of membrane proteins. Membrane proteins play crucial roles in various cellular processes and constitute a significant percentage of the products of open reading frames in known genomes. Her work utilizes solid-state NMR to study membrane proteins embedded in lipid environments, addressing challenges associated with routine structural determination methods such as solution state NMR and X-ray crystallography. The laboratory aims to gain insights into membrane protein and peptide dynamics, which can inform understanding of their biological activity. Prof. Straus has made significant contributions to the field, with studies including membrane protein/lipid interactions and membrane protein/ligand interactions, advancing knowledge that could lead to novel antimicrobial developments. Her academic background includes a PhD from ETH Zurich and postdoctoral experiences at the University of Oxford and the University of Pennsylvania.
University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada
Leading research in solid-state NMR applications and curriculum development in chemistry.
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