Michael Landsberg

Dr. Michael Landsberg is an Affiliate Associate Professor at the Institute for Molecular Bioscience and Associate Professor at the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, University of Queensland. He specializes in single-particle cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) and structural biology, focusing on molecular machines involved in microbial pathogenesis and innate immunity. His research spans from studying bacterial pore-forming toxins to viral infection mechanisms and protein trafficking.

• Education:
  • BSc (Chemistry), Central Queensland University
  • PhD (Biochemistry), University of Queensland (2003)

Research interests include revolutionizing structural biology through cryo-EM to study membrane proteins and multi-component complexes without crystallization. His work on ABC toxins has implications for biopesticides and targeted protein delivery. He also investigates immune signaling pathways (e.g., TIR domains) and neurodegenerative mechanisms (e.g., SARM1).

Scientific grants include >$13.5M in competitive funding from Australian Research Council (ARC) and National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). He supervises PhD students in projects spanning toxin specificity, immune signaling, and virus structures.

Key article trends reveal expertise in macromolecular complexes, infectious disease mechanisms, and innovative biotechnological tools. His work bridges structural biology with practical applications in health and agriculture.