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Kun Zhou is an Associate Research Scientist in the Department of Cell Biology at Yale School of Medicine, Yale University. His expertise lies in nanotechnology and molecular biology, focusing on programmable DNA-protein hybrid nanoarchitectures and their biomedical applications. He investigates viral protein engineering, particularly using tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) coat proteins to create stable nanomaterials for functional systems such as drug delivery and biomaterials design.
Research interests include precise assembly of nanoparticles, tunable protein crystals, and structural stability through covalent bonding. He also explores DNA origami integration with viral templates to enable dynamic nanostructure control. Recent studies highlight anti-cancer applications via DNA nanoswitches and programmable protein shapes, while earlier work focuses on nanotubes, fibers, and ion sieving membranes derived from viral proteins.
Scientific awards explicitly listed are not mentioned in the provided text. Details about grants and advising are not provided, though his research contributions suggest active mentorship and collaborative projects. Zhou is affiliated with the Cell Biology department at Yale School of Medicine, contributing to interdisciplinary nanotechnology initiatives within the university.