John Yates III

John Yates III is a Professor in the Department of Integrative Structural and Computational Biology at Scripps Research. He holds joint appointments in Neuroscience and the Skaggs Graduate School of Chemical and Biological Sciences. His research focuses on proteomics, leveraging mass spectrometry and genomic data to analyze complex protein mixtures and study diseases like malaria and anthrax. He has pioneered tools for identifying post-translational modifications in proteins.

Education:

• Ph.D. (Chemistry), University of Virginia, 1987
• M.S. (Chemistry), University of Maine, 1983
• B.A. (Zoology), University of Maine, 1980

Research Interests:

Dr. Yates' work integrates mass spectrometry with bioinformatics to address fundamental biological questions. His lab develops advanced proteomic strategies for analyzing protein complexes, host-pathogen interactions, and post-translational modifications. Applications span from purified protein studies to disease mechanisms in infectious diseases.

Awards & Honors:

• 2021 ACS Award in Analytical Chemistry (Battelle Memorial Institute)
• 2019 John B. Fenn Award (ASMS)
• 2018 Thomson Medal (International Mass Spectrometry Society)
• 2015 Ralph N. Adams Award (Pittcon)
• 2013 #1 Most Influential in Analytical Chemistry (The Analytical Scientist)

Grants & Advising:

While specific grants are not detailed here, his extensive awards reflect sustained funding and mentorship in proteomics. His lab collaborates on high-impact projects in structural biology and disease research.

Labs & Teams:

His laboratory (website: [provided link]) is a leader in proteomic tool development, with interdisciplinary collaborations across Scripps Research and global institutions.