John Flanagan

John Flanagan is a Professor in the Department of Molecular and Precision Medicine at Penn State Cancer Institute, affiliated with the Scientific Program: Next-Generation Therapies. His research focuses on molecular mechanisms in autophagy, membrane biology, and virology.

• University: Penn State Cancer Institute
• Department: Molecular and Precision Medicine

His work explores autophagy pathways, membrane curvature sensing, and RNA/protein interactions in viruses like HIV-1 and SARS-CoV-2. Recent studies highlight roles of ESCRT proteins and Atg3 in viral replication and autophagosome closure.

Key research trends from publications (2021-2024) include autophagy, viral lifecycle dynamics, and iron delivery mechanisms. Collaborative studies span molecular diagnostics, cancer therapeutics, and nutritional research.