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Samuel T. Hess is a Professor of Physics at the University of Maine, with affiliations to the Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering. His research focuses on experimental and theoretical biophysics, particularly in developing super-resolution fluorescence microscopy techniques.
- B.S. Physics, Yale University (1995)
- M.S. Physics, Cornell University (1998)
- Ph.D. Physics, Cornell University (2002)
Hess pioneered fluorescence photoactivation localization microscopy (FPALM) and its derivatives, enabling nanoscale imaging of biological systems. His work has resolved critical questions about membrane organization and viral protein dynamics, with applications in virology, immunology, and materials science.
Recent publications emphasize advanced imaging techniques, lipid-protein interactions in viral infections, and toxicological effects of antimicrobials. Collaborations with Dr. Joerg Bewersdorf on Biplane-FPALM and studies on PIP2 clustering in viral assembly highlight his methodological and applied contributions.
- Top Ten Breakthroughs 2006 (Science Magazine)
- Method of the Year 2008 (Nature Methods)
Hess's laboratory develops tools for nanoscale imaging, explores molecular orientations in biological contexts, and investigates impacts of antimicrobial agents on cellular functions. His work bridges physics, biology, and engineering to advance microscopy capabilities.
