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Jochen Balbach is a Full Professor of Biophysics and Medical Physics at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU). He holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the Technical University of Munich and conducted postdoctoral research at Oxford University under Chris Dobson, focusing on protein folding. Previously, he worked at the University of Bayreuth in NMR spectroscopy roles. His research emphasizes protein folding dynamics, structural plasticity of biomolecules (e.g., parathyroid hormone), and biophysical methodologies.
Education & Career:
- PhD in Organic Chemistry, Technical University of Munich
- Postdoc (1994–1996), Oxford University, protein folding
- Scientific Assistant/Senior Lecturer at University of Bayreuth
- Full Professor at MLU since 2004
Research Interests:
- Protein folding mechanisms and dynamics
- Structural biology of parathyroid hormone (PTH)
- NMR spectroscopy applications in biophysics
Lab/Team: Leads the Biophysics group at MLU, focusing on protein dynamics and medical physics applications. Lab website: https://physik.uni-halle.de/fachgruppen/biophysik/
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