Chen Zhao,
Assistant Professor
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About Chen Zhao
Dr. Zhao’s team is dedicated to deciphering the molecular mechanisms by which membrane proteins transduce signals at the cell membrane. By combining atomic structures determined by cryo-EM, with functional analyses such as electrophysiology, calcium imaging, and fluorescent microscopy, Dr. Zhao’s team aims to understand how the selectivity, specificity, and regulations are achieved for membrane signaling. Dr. Zhao’s team is particularly interested in expanding a newly developed method to visualize membrane protein structures in the cell membrane environment.
Accomplishments
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Jane Coffin Childs Fellowship
Jane Coffin Childs Foundation
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Gruber Science Fellowship
Gruber Science Foundation/Yale University
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Commencement Speech
University of Science and Techonology of China
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Muo Ruo Guo Fellowship
University of Science and Techonology of China
Teaching Profile
Courses Taught
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BCH6740 – Physical Biochemistry/Structural Biology
College of Medicine
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GMS6001 – Fundamentals of Biomedical Sciences I
College of Medicine
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BCH6936 – Biochemistry Seminar
College of Medicine
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BCH6040 – Research Discussion in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
College of Medicine
Research Profile
Areas of Interest
- Electrophysiology
- cryo-EM
- membrane protein
Publications
Academic Articles
Grants
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Molecular Mechanisms Underlying TRPM3 Regulation in the Cell Membrane
Active
- Role:
- Principal Investigator
- Funding:
- NATL INST OF HLTH NIGMS
Education
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Ph.D.
Yale University
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B.S.
University of Science and Technology of China
Contact Details
- Business:
- (352) 294-8385
- Business:
- chen.zhao@ufl.edu
- Business Mailing:
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PO Box 100245
GAINESVILLE FL 32610 - Business Street:
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ARB, R3-291
1200 Newell Drive
GAINESVILLE FL 32610