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Edward M. Marcotte is a Professor in the Department of Molecular Biosciences at the University of Texas at Austin, holding the prestigious Mr. and Mrs. Corbin J. Robertson, Sr. Regents Chair in Molecular Biology. He is also affiliated with the Oden Institute and multiple Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Graduate Programs at UT Austin. His laboratory conducts cutting-edge research at the intersection of proteomics, bioinformatics, and systems biology.
Dr. Marcotte received his B.S. as a National Merit Scholar from the University of Texas at Austin in 1990, followed by a Ph.D. with National Science Foundation predoctoral fellowship support in 1995 from the same institution. He completed his postdoctoral training as a Hollaender Distinguished Fellow at UCLA in 2000.
His primary research focuses on the regulation and organization of the human proteome, particularly examining protein dynamics, intracellular abundances, physical assembly into complexes, and intracellular localizations. Marcotte employs large-scale approaches to study thousands of proteins simultaneously, utilizing evolutionary comparisons to identify critical conserved elements. His work has significant implications for understanding human genetic diseases, as proteins in the same physical complex or pathway often contribute to similar traits or diseases. The lab has successfully identified new genes related to angiogenesis, deafness, and congenital birth defects.
Analysis of Marcotte's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on protein complex architecture, particularly in cilia and plant systems, with increasing focus on single-molecule protein sequencing technologies. His work bridges fundamental molecular biology with clinical applications, especially in understanding ciliopathies and developing new diagnostic approaches. The research spans evolutionary biology, structural biology, and translational medicine.
- NIH Director's Pioneer Award (2012-2017)
- Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology (2016)
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (2012)
- Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (2011)
- Edith and Peter O'Donnell Award in Science (2008)
- David and Lucile Packard Fellowship in Science and Engineering (2002-2007)
- Camille and Henry Dreyfus New Faculty Award (2001)
- Invention of the Year Award, University of Texas at Austin (2019)
Dr. Marcotte has authored over 250 journal publications and holds more than 29 issued or pending patents. He co-founded Erisyon, Inc., a company specializing in single molecule protein sequencing technology. His research program receives substantial funding from NIH and other sources, supporting multiple postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and research staff. Marcotte actively collaborates with clinicians to translate basic research findings into potential diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for human diseases.
The Marcotte Lab maintains strong collaborative relationships across multiple disciplines, including computational biology, structural biology, and clinical medicine. The lab has developed numerous innovative technologies for proteome-scale analysis and continues to pioneer new approaches in protein sequencing and complex mapping. Current work focuses on advancing single-molecule protein sequencing and applying these technologies to understand disease mechanisms.
