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Tobias W. Giessen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Chemistry at the University of Michigan Medical School. His research focuses on the structure, function, and engineering of protein organelles, protein machines, and enzyme filaments. Dr. Giessen's work is particularly directed towards microbial protein organelles, developing compartments, and filaments involved in detoxification, nutrient utilization, and natural product biosynthesis. He aims to leverage molecular-level insights into large protein assemblies for various applications in synthetic biology, including drug delivery, biocatalysis, and bionanotechnology, employing techniques that integrate biochemistry, structural biology (such as cryo-electron microscopy and X-ray crystallography), and microbiology. Dr. Giessen obtained his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Philipps-University Marburg in 2013 and has a notable academic background including a postdoctoral research fellowship at Harvard Medical School.
Harvard Medical School | Wyss Institute Biologically Inspired Engineering • Harvard
Conducted research in systems biology.
Admission for Biological Chemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Human Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacology, Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Cancer Biology, and Neuroscience is primary handled through the PIBS (Program in Biomedical Sciences) gateway.