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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 and machines, specifically microbial protein organelles, compartments, and filaments that are involved in detoxification, nutrient utilization, and natural product biosynthesis. His lab seeks to leverage molecular-level insights into large protein assemblies for synthetic biology applications, including drug delivery, biocatalysis, and bionanotechnology. His interdisciplinary work employs techniques from biochemistry, structural biology, microbiology, and synthetic biology, utilizing methods such as cryo-electron microscopy and X-ray crystallography.
University of Michigan Medical School • Ann Arbor, MI
Teaches and conducts research in the field of Biological Chemistry.
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.