Dr. Tobin Sosnick

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Biography

Tobin R. Sosnick is a prominent researcher in the field of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Chicago, where he serves as the Chair and the William B. Graham Professor. His research focuses on disordered proteins, protein folding, and dynamics using methods such as NMR spectroscopy and hydrogen exchange. He is dedicated to innovative studies that explore fundamental biological processes, employing a range of experimental and computational techniques. Throughout his career, Sosnick has co-mentored numerous PhD students and post-doctoral fellows, contributing significantly to the academic community with over 60 published papers in the last two decades. His notable work includes exploring protein folding pathways and designing optogenetic tools for studying cellular processes. A graduate of Harvard University, Sosnick obtained his Ph.D. in Applied Physics in 1989, and has a B.A. in Physics from the University of California, San Diego, received in 1983.

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