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Gregory D. Van Duyne is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. He is also affiliated with the Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics Graduate Group, contributing to graduate education and research training.
Research Interests: His research centers on the structural and biochemical mechanisms of DNA and RNA processing in living cells. Using X-ray diffraction methods, his lab determines three-dimensional structures of macromolecular assemblies involved in genome replication, transcription, DNA repair, homologous and site-specific recombination, transposition, chromosome condensation, pairing, segregation, and RNA trafficking and splicing. This structural insight enables the development of testable mechanistic models.
Publication Trends: His recent work emphasizes site-specific recombination systems, particularly the Cre-loxP system and tyrosine recombinases. These studies focus on the geometry, asymmetry, and protein-DNA interactions within recombination synapses, providing foundational knowledge for genetic engineering and genome editing technologies.
Scientific Awards:
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Advising and Grants: While no specific students or grants are listed, his long-standing research program and publication record suggest active mentorship of graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, likely supported by external funding from agencies such as NIH or NSF. His affiliation with a graduate group indicates formal advising responsibilities.
Labs and Teams: Dr. Van Duyne leads a research laboratory focused on structural biology and macromolecular biochemistry. His team employs X-ray crystallography and biochemical assays to study complex nucleic acid-protein systems, contributing to the broader scientific understanding of genome dynamics.
