Ben Boivin

Ben Boivin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nanoscale Science & Engineering at the University at Albany's College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering. He directs the Redox Biology and Signal Transduction Laboratory and is affiliated with The RNA Institute.

Education:

• Postdoctoral Fellow, Cancer Center – Signal Transduction Program, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (2011)
• PhD, Biochemistry, University of Montreal (2006)
• BSc, Biochemistry, University of Montreal (1998)

Research focuses on redox biology and signal transduction mechanisms, particularly protein tyrosine phosphatases in cancer and cardiovascular pathologies. Investigations span molecular mechanisms of enzyme regulation, oxidative stress responses, and therapeutic targeting of signaling pathways in disease states.

Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on redox-regulated signaling networks in oncology and cardiology, with evolving emphasis on therapeutic applications and nanobiotechnology interfaces. Article themes include enzyme kinetics, disease mechanisms, and novel therapeutic strategies.

Awards and honors:

• Jacques-de-Champlain Excellence Award
• Research Scholar Award, Fonds de Recherche du Quebec
• Heart and Stroke Foundation Fellowship

Leads multiple NIH-funded projects and mentors graduate students in the Redox Biology lab. Current research includes projects on electron tunneling in proteins and sterol-regulated PTP activation.