Raimund Fromme

Raimund Fromme is a Research Professor at Arizona State University (ASU), affiliated with the School of Molecular Sciences and the Biodesign Center for Applied Structural Discovery. His research focuses on structural biology, particularly membrane proteins and photosynthesis mechanisms, utilizing cutting-edge techniques like X-ray free-electron lasers (XFEL) to study protein dynamics. Fromme holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Technical University of Berlin (1994).

Key research interests include the structure and function of Photosystem I/II, membrane protein crystallization, and time-resolved studies of biological systems. He has pioneered serial femtosecond crystallography to capture protein dynamics at atomic resolution, advancing structural biology and drug discovery. Publications span high-impact journals like Science and Nature.

Fromme’s work integrates interdisciplinary approaches, combining crystallography, biophysics, and nanotechnology. He leads projects on viral proteins (e.g., SARS-CoV-2 NendoU) and therapeutic targets (e.g., FAK inhibitors). Collaborations with institutions like the European XFEL and DOE-funded initiatives highlight his global impact.