Robert Thompson Clubb

Robert Thompson Clubb is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), College of Letters and Science. His research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis, particularly Gram-positive bacteria nutrient acquisition and surface protein assembly.

• NIH R01AI161828 (2021-2026): Principal Investigator
• NIH R01AI121360 (2016-2020): Principal Investigator
• NIH Instrumentation Grants: 600MHz NMR, 800MHz CryoProbe, ITC Calorimeter

Key research areas include:

• Heme scavenging from human hemoglobin
• Sortase enzyme function and inhibition
• Structural analysis of bacterial surface proteins
• Iron acquisition systems in pathogens
• Protein-DNA interactions in transposons

His publications (2015-2024) demonstrate expertise in Biochemistry, Structural Biology, and Microbiology, with frequent collaborations in NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. Clubb's work includes developing biosensors, exploring lignocellulose degradation, and elucidating molecular mechanisms for potential anti-infective therapies.