Magdalena Masternak

Magdalena Masternak is a Research Fellow at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research, University of Copenhagen, working within the Montoya Group. Her primary affiliation centers on advancing structural understanding of neuronal receptors through cutting-edge biophysical methodologies.

Her research spans critical domains in biomedical science:

• Structural Biology
• Protein Conformational Dynamics
• Neurotransmitter Receptor Mechanisms
• Computational Biophysics
• Membrane Protein Biochemistry
• Neuropharmacology

Analysis of her publication output reveals a focused trajectory in receptor structural characterization, particularly using integrated approaches combining crystallography with molecular dynamics. Her 2023 FEBS Journal article on GluD receptor differences demonstrates technical rigor in elucidating functional distinctions between receptor subtypes, contributing to fundamental neuroscience knowledge with potential therapeutic implications.

She actively collaborates within the Protein Structure & Function Program, leveraging the Center's advanced infrastructure for protein research. Her work shows significant scientific engagement, evidenced by Scopus citations and media attention from neuroscience-focused outlets.