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Piotr Neumann is a researcher at Georg-August University Göttingen, affiliated with the Department of Molecular Structural Biology under the Institute of Microbiology and Genetics. His career includes roles as a staff scientist, postdoctoral fellow, and academic teacher. He specializes in structural biology and X-ray crystallography, focusing on protein structures and ligand binding mechanisms.
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Chemistry (2004), Nicolaus Copernicus University, Torun, Poland. Thesis: 'Structural changes in transthyretin induced by ligand binding.'
- M.Sc. in Chemistry (1999), Nicolaus Copernicus University, Torun, Poland. Thesis: 'Crystal structure determination of new polymorph of transthyretin (TTR) using Molecular Replacement Method.'
Research Interests: Piotr’s work revolves around X-ray crystallography, protein structure elucidation, and ligand-protein interactions. He has contributed to studies on transthyretin (TTR), including apo and ligand-bound forms, using advanced crystallographic techniques. His expertise includes molecular replacement methods and structural analysis of polymorphic proteins.
- Awards:
- Dean’s Scientific Stipend (1996–1999)
- Dean’s Annual Award (1998)
- Best Graduate of Faculty of Chemistry (1999)
Labs/Teams: Currently part of Prof. Dr. Ralf Ficner’s research group at Georg-August University, focusing on structural biology and protein crystallization.
