Expérimental
We are interested in deciphering nanoscale conformations and membrane organizing principles of cell-signaling receptors and membrane transporter proteins. To this end, we have multiple openings (funded positions) to explore the influence of conformations and protein-protein interactions in emergent cell functions. We employ transdisciplinary approach combining biochemistry (for in-vitro protein reconstitution), synthetic biology (such as click-chemistry for site-specific fluorescence labeling), and advanced optical methods (single-molecule FRET, single particle tracking) to investigate physics of living systems.