Szymon Ciesielski

Szymon Ciesielski is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of North Florida (UNF). His research focuses on the structural and functional mechanisms of J-domain proteins and their role in molecular chaperone systems, particularly in relation to Hsp70. His work spans biochemical, structural, and computational biology disciplines.

• Institution: University of North Florida
• Department: Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Academic Role: Assistant Professor

Dr. Ciesielski investigates the molecular chaperone machinery, emphasizing J-domain proteins and their interactions with Hsp70. His studies explore how glycine-rich regions and structural domains influence chaperone activity, substrate binding, and protein folding dynamics.

Recent research trends include structural modeling of J-domain/Hsp70 complexes, evolutionary analysis of co-chaperones like Zuotin, and computational studies of avidity-based recruitment mechanisms. His work contributes to understanding cellular protein homeostasis and its implications in disease.

Dr. Ciesielski has collaborated on multiple peer-reviewed publications in journals such as FEBS Letters, PLoS Computational Biology, and PLoS Genetics, focusing on molecular chaperone systems and their functional dynamics.