Stuart Moon

Stuart Moon is a Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Southern California (USC). He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from USC (2023) and a B.S. in Biochemistry from Auburn University (2017). His research focuses on posttranslational modifications, particularly O-GlcNAc modifications and their effects on protein aggregation, chaperone activity, and molecular interactions. His recent work (2023-2021) explores these modifications in contexts like amyloid proteins, heat shock proteins, and neurodegenerative disease models.

Education:

• Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Southern California, 2023
• B.S. Biochemistry, Auburn University, 2017

Research interests emphasize biochemical mechanisms of protein modification, including studies on α-synuclein, HMGB1, and small heat shock proteins. His methodologies involve synthetic protein engineering, biochemical assays, and structural biology approaches.

Recent articles (2023) highlight advancements in understanding O-GlcNAc's role in modulating chaperone activity and disease-related protein behaviors. No scientific awards are listed in the provided data.