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Erwin London is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology at Stony Brook University. His research focuses on membrane biochemistry, particularly the structure and function of cholesterol-rich membrane domains and lipid asymmetry in biological systems.
- Institution: Stony Brook University
- Department: Biochemistry and Cell Biology
- Research: Lipid Rafts, Membrane Asymmetry, Protein-Lipid Interactions, Drug Delivery
Research Interests include elucidating the biophysical principles of lipid domain formation, developing asymmetric artificial vesicles to mimic natural membranes, and studying how sterol and sphingolipid structures influence membrane protein function and cellular processes like toxin entry and insulin receptor activation. His work has significant implications for neurodegenerative diseases (via amyloid formation) and infectious pathogens (e.g., Borrelia burgdorferi).
Scientific Trends in his 15 most recent publications (2022-2024) emphasize asymmetric lipid vesicles for drug delivery, sterol structure modulation of membrane domains, and hydrophobic mismatch effects on transmembrane proteins. Collaborative studies highlight interdisciplinary approaches integrating biophysics, biochemistry, and structural biology.
Scientific Awards include:
- Faculty of 1000 selection for ceramide-cholesterol domain research (2004)
- Featured article in Journal of Cell Science (2017)
- Biophys. J. 'New and Notable' distinction (2015)
Notable Contributions involve inventing cyclodextrin-based methods for creating asymmetric membranes and probing lipid domain formation in prokaryotes. His work has been pivotal in understanding how lipid composition affects membrane protein function and viral entry mechanisms.
