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Scott Forth is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's School of Science. He specializes in biophysics, focusing on microtubule networks in cell division and neuronal development.
- Ph.D. in Physics from Cornell University (2009)
- B.S. in Physics and B.M. in Music Performance from Oberlin College (2002)
- Postdoctoral Fellow at Rockefeller University (2010-2016)
His research combines optical trapping and fluorescence microscopy to study how forces are transmitted across biopolymer networks. Key areas include:
- Mechanics of mitotic microtubule networks
- PRC1-mediated force resistance in cell division
- Kinesin motor protein dynamics
- Single-molecule biophysical methods
- Neuronal cytoskeleton organization
Recent work analyzes force generation in reconstituted microtubule bundles and mechanical roles of proteins like PRC1 and kinesin-5.
Scientific Awards
- Ruth Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NIH postdoctoral F32)
- Rensselaer School of Science Outstanding Teacher Award
- Rensselaer School of Science Early Career Research Award
- Biophysical Society Early Career Award (Motility and Cytoskeleton Subgroup)
Dr. Forth's lab studies how nanometer-scale proteins coordinate to create micron-scale cellular mechanics. Current projects focus on microtubule network organization during cell division and neuronal development.
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