Dr. William Clemons

Assistant Professor

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Biography

William M. (Bil) Clemons, Jr. is a faculty member at the California Institute of Technology, specializing in Biochemistry and Bioengineering. His research focuses on membrane protein structure and synthesis, using advanced techniques such as X-ray crystallography to understand the molecular mechanisms of protein transport across membranes. Clemons has received his B.S. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute State University in 1995 and his Ph.D. from the University of Utah in 2000. He previously served as Assistant Professor in Chemistry and transitioned to Biochemistry in 2007. His group is dedicated to unraveling the complexities of protein glycosylation and the processes involved in protein synthesis and transport. He has taught several courses, including an introduction to Biochemistry, with a strong emphasis on the molecular basis of life and the structural underpinnings of protein function.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Teaching and researching in the Department of Biochemistry focus on membrane proteins and structural biology.

Courses

Introduction to Biochemistry Biophysical/Structural Methods Advanced Topics in Biochemistry and Biophysics

Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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