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Gabriel A. Cook is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Oklahoma State University (OSU), where he has held his current position since July 2024. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at OSU from 2014 to 2024. His academic background includes a PhD in Biochemistry from Kansas State University (2005) and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) focusing on membrane protein structural biology.
Dr. Cook's research focuses on the structure, dynamics, and interactions of membrane glycoproteins, particularly their role in diseases such as muscular dystrophy and cancers. His lab employs nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to study these proteins in lipid environments, including the use of nanodiscs and solid-state NMR techniques. Key proteins under investigation include γ-sarcoglycan and Syndecan-1, which are linked to muscle integrity and cancer biomarkers, respectively.
In addition to research, Cook teaches General Chemistry and graduate courses on biophysical chemistry. He supervises PhD students and collaborates on projects involving glycosylation studies and drug development. His lab has secured funding for initiatives such as the REU Site: Multi-disciplinary Research in Chemical Sciences and studies on SARS-CoV-2 entry proteins.
Key grants include the NIH-funded 'Glycosylation and Structural Studies of SARS-CoV-2 Entry Membrane Protein TMPRSS2' and OSU's Henry Bellmon Research Center collaborations. His work has led to advancements in understanding viroporin function, bacterial pathogenesis, and protein-lipid interactions.
