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Vamsi K. Mootha is a Professor of Systems Biology at Harvard University. He is a leader in the field of mitochondrial research, focusing on the intricate dynamics and properties of mitochondria. His work has been pivotal in understanding the role of mitochondrial dysfunction in several human diseases, including diabetes, cancer, neurodegeneration, and aging. Mootha's research group is dedicated to characterizing the structural and dynamic properties of biological networks that underlie mitochondrial function. They explore the relationship between genetic variation and mitochondrial properties, leveraging experimental approaches that merge classic biochemistry with cutting-edge genomics. His studies often involve making chemical genetic perturbations to cellular systems and systematically profiling these changes using microarrays and tandem mass spectrometry.
Harvard University • Boston, MA
Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).