Charles Bond

Charles Bond is a Professor at the School of Molecular Sciences within the Faculty of Science at the University of Western Australia. With a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Manchester and additional training from the Australian Institute of Company Directors, he has established himself as a prominent researcher in structural biology and molecular interactions.

Education:

• PhD in Chemistry, University of Manchester (1992-1996)
• Graduate, Australian Institute of Company Directors (2022)

Bond's research focuses on understanding how the spatial arrangement of biological molecules in complexes dictates their function, with particular interest in protein:nucleic acid interactions and their roles in gene regulatory complexes in eukaryotes. His work combines expertise in crystallography, bioinformatics, biochemistry, and molecular biology, often through collaborations with experts in cell biology and other biophysical techniques. His research spans structural biology, molecular recognition, RNA-binding proteins, and the development of synthetic biology tools.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on protein-nucleic acid interactions, structural dynamics of biomolecular complexes, and the application of structural biology to solve biological problems. His work increasingly incorporates computational approaches, including contributions to discussions about AlphaFold's impact on structural biology. He has made significant contributions to understanding pentatricopeptide repeat proteins, paraspeckle formation, and bacterial conjugation mechanisms.

As an active member of the scientific community, Bond serves as a co-editor for Acta Crystallographica Section D and has reviewed for multiple high-impact journals including Nature Communications, Biochemistry, and The Plant Cell. His research has been supported by funding from the Marsden Fund for projects investigating molecular circuits and gene expression.

Bond maintains an active laboratory focused on structural biology approaches to understand molecular interactions, with particular emphasis on protein-RNA complexes and their roles in cellular processes. His collaborative approach has led to productive partnerships across multiple disciplines, bridging structural biology with cell biology, biochemistry, and agricultural science.