Rui Sousa
پژوهشگر · RNA Synthesis and Engineering
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonioمعرفی
Dr. Rui Sousa is a biochemist and researcher in the Department of Biochemistry and Structural Biology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. His work focuses on RNA synthesis, molecular chaperones, and neurodegenerative mechanisms. He co-authored a groundbreaking 2015 Nature paper detailing a novel RNA synthesis method with applications in diagnostics and therapeutics. His research integrates robotics and molecular biology to accelerate biomedical discovery.
Key contributions include studies on α-synuclein-induced synaptic defects and Hsc70's role in vesicle trafficking. He collaborates with institutions like NIH and Leidos Biomedical Research. His lab leverages core facilities such as Macromolecular Interactions and Mass Spectrometry for advanced structural and biochemical analyses.
Dr. Sousa’s work spans RNA engineering, sustainable materials science, and molecular motor mechanisms. He has published extensively on topics like lithium chain valorization and GTP regulation in cell invasion. His research bridges basic science and translational medicine, with a focus on developing innovative therapies for neurodegenerative diseases and improving industrial waste recycling processes.
