معرفی
Laxman Mainali is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Boise State University. His research focuses on experimental biophysics, particularly studying the mechanical and biochemical properties of eye lens membranes, with an emphasis on cholesterol dynamics and protein-membrane interactions. His work addresses key questions in lens physiology, aging-related changes, and cataract formation mechanisms.
Education: PhD in Physics (Biophysics specialization) from University at Albany, SUNY (2009); MS in Physics (2007); MSc and BSc from Tribhuvan University, Nepal (2005 and 2001).
Research interests include membrane elasticity, crystallin protein functions, and the role of lipid domains in maintaining lens homeostasis. He employs advanced techniques like atomic force microscopy (AFM) and EPR spin-labeling to investigate membrane composition and mechanical properties across different animal and human lens models.
Recent work highlights trends in studying cholesterol’s regulatory role in membrane binding, temperature effects on protein interactions, and structural changes associated with cataract progression. His contributions bridge biophysics and ophthalmology, offering insights into age-related eye diseases.
