Rich Aron Olson
Associate Professor, Integrative Sciences
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Shanklin and Hall Atwater 237 Church Street860-685-3070
Associate Professor of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Shanklin and Hall Atwater 237 Church Street860-685-3070
BA Cornell University
PHD Columbia University
Rich Aron Olson
My laboratory uses a combination of X-ray crystallography and complementary biophysical techniques to study the structure and function of integral and peripheral membrane proteins. I am particularly interested in how bacterial virulence factors facilitate host invasion by bacterial pathogens. Driven by this question, we are studying the structure and function of pore-forming toxins, bacterial virulence factors, and cellular signaling molecules. I currently teach courses on membrane protein structure and signal transduction.
Academic Affiliations
Office Hours
Spring 2024 - Wednesday 10-12
Courses
Fall 2024
MB&B 395 - 01
Structural Biology Laboratory