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Ben Corry is a Professor in the Division of Biomedical Science & Biochemistry at the Australian National University (ANU), affiliated with the Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions. He holds a PhD in Physics from ANU and has held ARC Research Fellowships. His research focuses on ion channel function, membrane transport mechanisms, and biomimetic membranes for water desalination. Key projects involve studying voltage-gated sodium channels, malaria parasite transporters (e.g., PfCRT), and mechanosensitive channels like OSCA/TMEM63. His work integrates computational methods (molecular dynamics, quantum calculations) with experimental techniques like FRET microscopy.
Research Interests: Ion channel biophysics, drug binding mechanisms, synthetic membranes for desalination, and computational modeling of biological transport systems. Current projects include understanding PfATP4's role in malaria drug resistance and lipid modulation of voltage-gated sodium channels.
- Awards: Young Biophysicist Award (2005), WA Young Scientist of the Year (2008), Young Tall Poppy Science Award (2011), Eureka Science Awards Finalist (2011).
- Grants/Projects: ARC Discovery Projects (2011–2028), NHMRC grants (2007–2026), ANU-led initiatives on carbon sequestration and water filtration.
Lab/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary teams applying biophysics to solve challenges in energy, health, and environment. Collaborates with groups in membrane engineering, synthetic biology, and malaria drug discovery.
