Stanford University · ChemistryBiophysical Mechanisms Unit
Steven G. Boxer · Stanford, California
Research Focus
Dr. Steven G. Boxer's lab at Stanford University focuses on understanding complex biological systems using advanced physical methods. They investigate the mechanics behind antibiotic resistance and how viruses, such as influenza A, fuse with cells. By developing unique techniques in biophysics, they explore how electric fields influence enzyme activity and membrane dynamics, aiming to uncover new insights that can improve our approach to infectious diseases and antibiotic design.
biophysicsantibiotic resistanceviral membrane fusionspectroscopyprotein electrostaticsGFP photo-dissociationmembrane organizationmacromolecular assemblies
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate the role of electric fields in enzyme catalysis.
AIM 02Characterize the mechanisms of viral membrane fusion.
AIM 03Develop novel model membrane architectures for studying lipid dynamics.
AIM 04Study the origins of antibiotic resistance in TEM-lactamases.
AIM 05Explore photo-dissociation mechanisms in GFP for optogenetic applications.
Skills the Lab Values
spectroscopyelectrostatics analysiscell culturemembrane modelingoptogeneticsimaging mass spectrometrysingle particle assaysquantitative analysisvibrational Stark effect spectroscopy
Output against the department
Publications609top 12% of dept.26th of 216
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most publishedleast published
Citations30ktop 15% of dept.33rd of 216
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most citedleast cited
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