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Russell Bishop is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry & Biomedical Sciences at McMaster University. His research focuses on bacterial membrane biology, lipid A modification systems, and the structural and functional roles of enzymes like PagP in pathogen virulence and immune evasion. He teaches courses including Molecular Membrane Biology (BIOCHEM 6N03/4N03), Proteins and Nucleic Acids (BIOCHEM 3G03), and Introduction to Molecular Biophysics (BIOCHEM 6S03/4S03).
Research Interests: Dr. Bishop’s work integrates structural biology, biochemistry, and microbiology to study lipid A biosynthesis, membrane protein dynamics, and bacterial adaptation strategies. His lab investigates how pathogens like Yersinia pestis modify lipid A to evade host immunity, with recent contributions to understanding PagP’s role in acylation processes. Key themes include enzyme mechanisms, membrane permeability, and antibiotic resistance pathways.
Teaching: Over the past decade, Dr. Bishop has instructed undergraduate and graduate courses in biochemistry and biophysics, emphasizing molecular mechanisms of biological systems. Courses include:
- Molecular Membrane Biology (since 2017)
- Inquiry in Biochemistry (2017–2025)
- Proteins and Nucleic Acids (2017–2025)
- Introduction to Molecular Biophysics (2017–2025)
Publications: His 48+ peer-reviewed articles span topics like lipid A modification systems, PagP enzyme structure-function relationships, and outer membrane dynamics. Notable venues include Nature Structural & Molecular Biology, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, and Journal of Biological Chemistry.
