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Michael Marty is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Arizona. His research focuses on developing novel mass spectrometry methods to study membrane proteins and their interactions with lipid bilayers. He leads the Marty Lab, which combines analytical chemistry innovations with biochemical questions to address challenges in drug discovery and structural biology.
Education:
- B.A. in Chemistry, St. Olaf College (2010)
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2013)
- Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Oxford (2013-2016)
Research Interests: Membrane proteins are critical drug targets but remain difficult to analyze due to their hydrophobic nature and low expression levels. Dr. Marty’s work addresses this through innovations like lipid exchange-mass spectrometry, nanodisc technology, and software tools (e.g., UniDec) for data analysis. His lab explores lipid-protein interactions, antimicrobial peptide mechanisms, and SARS-CoV-2 protease inhibitors.
Grants & Collaborations:
- NSF CAREER Award for nanodisc native MS development
- NIH-funded projects on membrane protein-lipid interactions
Labs & Teams: The Marty Lab develops open-source software (UniDec, UniChromCD) and collaborates globally on biotherapeutic targets and structural biology. Their work bridges analytical chemistry with biomedical applications.
