Tom Bobik

Tom Bobik is a Professor at Iowa State University's Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. His research focuses on bacterial microcompartments (MCPs), bacterial genetics, and metabolism, with applications in biotechnology and biomedicine. His interdisciplinary approach combines bacterial genetics, protein biochemistry, biophysics, and structural biology.

Education:

• B.S., Microbiology, Indiana University, Bloomington (1979)
• M.S., Microbiology, University of Illinois, Urbana (1986)
• Ph.D., Microbiology, University of Illinois, Urbana (1990)
• Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Utah, Salt Lake City (1990–1995)

Research Interests: Dr. Bobik's lab investigates bacterial microcompartments—proteinaceous organelles critical for bacterial physiology and biotechnological applications. Key areas include MCP structure-function relationships, metabolic pathways, and potential applications in medicine and industry. The lab emphasizes structural biology and interdisciplinary methods to advance understanding of these systems.

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Labs/Teams: Active in the lab focused on bacterial metabolism and structural biology, contributing to the university's research infrastructure.