Arthur Laganowsky

Arthur Laganowsky is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Texas A&M University. His research focuses on elucidating molecular mechanisms of membrane protein-lipid interactions using native ion mobility mass spectrometry. His work bridges analytical chemistry and structural biology, with applications in drug discovery and understanding disease mechanisms.

Educational Background:

• B.S., Biological Sciences, California State University, Chico (2004)
• M.S., Biological Sciences, California State University, Chico (2006)
• Ph.D., Chemistry and Molecular Biology, UCLA (2011)
• Postdoc, Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, University of Oxford (2011–2014)

Research Interests: Dr. Laganowsky investigates how lipids modulate membrane protein structure and function, with a focus on potassium channels (Kir/K2P), ABC transporters, and RAS signaling complexes. His lab develops novel mass spectrometry techniques to probe lipid binding at the molecular level, including thermodynamic analysis and high-resolution structural studies.

Key Awards:

• NIH New Innovator Award (2016)

Lab & Opportunities: The Laganowsky Lab is located in the ILSB building at Texas A&M. They offer PhD and postdoctoral positions in membrane biophysics, mass spectrometry, and structural biology. Research opportunities include studying lipid-protein interactions in disease contexts such as cancer and neurological disorders.