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Eduardo Perozo is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Chicago. His research focuses on the structural and functional characterization of membrane proteins, particularly ion channels. He has established himself as a leading expert in understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying ion channel function and regulation through innovative structural and biophysical approaches.
Dr. Perozo's research interests center on membrane protein structural dynamics, with particular emphasis on potassium channels, mechanosensitive channels, and the molecular basis of electromotility in outer hair cells. His work integrates structural biology, biophysics, and computational approaches to elucidate how ion channels convert physical stimuli into electrical signals. His laboratory has made significant contributions to understanding the 'force-from-lipids' principle in mechanosensitive channels and the structural basis of voltage gating in potassium channels.
Analysis of Dr. Perozo's recent publications reveals a strong focus on high-resolution structural studies of ion channels using cryo-EM, X-ray crystallography, and advanced spectroscopic techniques. His work spans fundamental channel biophysics to physiological applications in hearing and cellular signaling. Key themes include channel gating mechanisms, lipid-protein interactions, and the structural basis of ion selectivity and permeation across multiple channel types.
Dr. Perozo has secured continuous NIH funding since 1996, currently serving as Principal Investigator on multiple R01 grants including 'Structural Basis of Coupling and Dynamics in K+ Channels' (2023-2027) and 'Structural basis of Outer Hair Cell Electromotility at High Resolution' (2021-2026). He previously led the Membrane Protein Structural Dynamics Consortium (2010-2019), demonstrating his leadership in the field of membrane protein research.
