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Blake Hill, PhD, is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Colorado Anschutz. He also holds an adjunct professorship. His research focuses on mitochondrial homeostasis, particularly the molecular mechanisms underlying mitochondrial fission/fusion defects linked to diseases like cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. He employs biophysical methods such as NMR spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography to study protein-membrane interactions.
Education:
- PhD in Biophysical Chemistry, Yale University, 1995
- Bachelor's degree, Kalamazoo College
Research Interests: Dr. Hill investigates how proteins regulate mitochondrial dynamics and membrane interactions, with a focus on amphitropism (soluble-to-membrane transitions). His work aims to uncover universal principles of protein-membrane interactions, critical for understanding diseases and developing therapies.
Awards:
- Frederick W. and Elsie L. Heyl Graduate Fellowship
- NIH and George W. Raiziss Postdoctoral Fellowships
Labs/Teams: Director of the Hill Lab, which integrates genetic, biochemical, and biophysical approaches to study mitochondrial biology. Collaborates on translational applications of basic research findings.
