George Fu-Cheng Liang

Dr. George Fu-Cheng Liang is an Associate Professor of Biochemistry in the Department of Chemistry at Midwestern State University, affiliated with the College of Science, Mathematics & Engineering. His research focuses on protein targeting, membrane protein biogenesis, and therapeutic strategies for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, National Chung Cheng University (2000)
• Master of Science in Chemistry, National Taiwan University (2002)
• Ph.D. in Medical Science, Texas A&M Health Science Center (2011)

Dr. Liang's work explores protein translocation mechanisms across bacterial and chloroplast membranes. He has pioneered fluorescence-based assays and NMR spectroscopy techniques to study membrane protein chaperones that prevent aggregation, with implications for amyloid formation in neurodegenerative disorders. His lab investigates how environmental factors like sodium chloride influence Amyloid Beta aggregation and evaluates therapeutic applications using chaperones to disrupt pathological protein assemblies.

The article analysis reveals consistent focus on membrane protein dynamics and neurodegenerative disease mechanisms, particularly Alzheimer's and Parkinson's research. His publications span PNAS, The FEBS Journal, and The Journal of Biological Chemistry, demonstrating interdisciplinary impact across Biochemistry, Neuroscience, and Structural Biology.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Best poster presentation award (Texas Tech HSC, 2024)
• Best poster presentation award (Great Plains Honors Conference, 2024)

Dr. Liang mentors students in undergraduate research, particularly in protein aggregation studies and membrane transport mechanisms. His work bridges basic biochemical research with therapeutic development for neurodegenerative diseases.