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Erik Holmstrom is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Molecular Biosciences, The University of Kansas. His research focuses on single-molecule biophysical studies of RNA-protein interactions, particularly in the context of hepatitis C virus (HCV) nucleocapsid assembly. He employs advanced techniques like single-molecule Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET) to elucidate structural and functional mechanisms of viral assembly and nucleic acid interactions.
His lab investigates how RNA-induced structural changes in HCV core proteins drive nucleocapsid-like particle formation. Research also encompasses broader applications of single-molecule methods to study nucleic acid folding, ligand binding, and biomolecular dynamics. Holmstrom's work bridges biophysics, chemistry, and virology to uncover fundamental principles of viral assembly and nucleic acid-protein interactions.
Selected publications highlight contributions to understanding RNA dynamics, antiviral mechanisms, and the integration of experimental and computational approaches. His research has implications for developing anti-viral strategies and advancing biophysical methodologies.
