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Vann Bennett is the George Barth Geller Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Molecular Biology at Duke University. His research focuses on the functional organization of vertebrate plasma membranes, particularly the role of ankyrins in coordinating membrane-spanning proteins within micron-scale compartments. His laboratory has identified the mechanisms by which ankyrins facilitate cellular functions in excitable membranes, essential for action potential propagation in the nervous system and rhythmic heart muscle contraction. Bennett's work further explores the biochemical adaptations of giant ankyrins and their specialization in neuronal function and myelination. His significant contributions to the field are reflected in his numerous publications and impactful research on hereditary diseases linked to ankyrin and spectrin mutations.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)