معرفی
Christopher Russo is a Research Fellow at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (University of Cambridge). His primary focus is on advancing electron cryomicroscopy to achieve atomic-resolution imaging of biological molecules such as DNA, RNA, and proteins. By addressing resolution limitations through innovations in cryo-preparation and imaging systems, his work bridges nanoscience, materials science, and biophysics.
- Institution: University of Cambridge, MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology
- Research Themes: Structural Biology, Electron Cryomicroscopy, Instrumentation Development
- Collaborations: Interdisciplinary efforts with physicists, chemists, and engineers
Russo’s group develops hardware and methods to enhance cryoEM capabilities, including graphene supports, ultrastable substrates, and image processing algorithms. His recent publications emphasize resolution improvement, radiation damage mitigation, and specimen stability techniques, reflecting a consistent focus on overcoming technical barriers in biomolecular imaging. The team leverages advances in solid-state physics and surface chemistry to achieve these goals.
Group Members: Ioana Grigoras, Anastasiia Gusach, Ondrej Krivanek, Jacob Lamb, Greg McMullan, Teodora Milanovic, Robert Morrison, Biplob Nandy, Mathew Peet, Hugh Wilson.
