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Scott Strobel is the Provost of Yale University and the Henry Ford II Professor of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry at Yale School of Medicine. He also holds the title of Howard Hughes Medical Institute Professor. His academic roles include leadership in university administration, including Deputy Provost for Teaching & Learning and Vice President for West Campus Planning. He has been on the Yale faculty since 1995 and served as Department Chair of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry from 2006–2009. His research focuses on RNA biochemistry, biofuel production via endophytic fungi, and fluoride detoxification mechanisms.
Education: Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Colorado (1995), PhD from California Institute of Technology (1992).
Research Interests:
- RNA catalysis, including ribosomal function and splicing mechanisms.
- Biofuel production from cellulose-based feedstock using the endophytic fungus Gliocladium roseum.
- Fluoride transport in plants and cellular detoxification pathways.
- Riboswitches and their roles in bacterial gene regulation.
His lab explores these areas through structural biology, enzymology, and biotechnology.
Scientific Contributions:
His work on biofuel-producing fungi has transformative potential for sustainable energy. Recent studies on fluoride transport in Arabidopsis highlight plant biology applications. Riboswitch research bridges RNA structure and bacterial signaling. Collaborations with institutions like HHMI and Yale’s BQBS Center amplify interdisciplinary impact.
Awards:
- Dylan Hixon Prize for Teaching Excellence (2004)
- Graduate Mentoring Award (2007)
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute Professor (2006)
- Schering Plough Research Institute Award (2008)
Advising & Grants:
- Led initiatives like the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning.
- Co-authored strategic plans for Yale’s science and engineering programs.
- Active in mentoring students and fostering collaborative research networks.
Labs & Affiliations:
- Strobel Lab (specializing in RNA and biofuel research).
- Affiliated with the Center for RNA Science and Medicine, Institute of Biomolecular Design and Discovery, and Plant Molecular Biology program.
