Last year's lecture was delivered by Dr. Barry S. Coller from The Rockefeller University in Biomedical Research Building Auditorium (BRB 105) on May 24th at 3pm-4pm.
This long-standing lecture series brings at least eight distinguished scientists to the medical school campus each year. The Pharmacology Department hosts one speaker each year.
Last year, the Pharmacology Department invited Dr. John L. Rubinstein from The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto,. Dr. Rubinstein is a Senior Scientist of the Molecular Medicine Program at The Hospital for Sick Children.
Dr. John L. Rubinstein is recognized for his pioneering work in structural biology and cryo-electron microscopy, with a particular focus on membrane proteins and macromolecular complexes essential to cellular energy conversion. Through his research, he has revealed high-resolution structures of ATP synthases and related molecular machines, advancing understanding of how these complexes function in health and disease. His work has helped drive new insights into mitochondrial biology and the mechanisms of energy production. With a focus on structure determination and cellular bioenergetics, Rubinstein’s current research explores the architecture and function of membrane-embedded protein assemblies using cutting-edge cryo-EM methods.
The lecture was held in Robbins Building E301 on May 7th at 3pm-4pm.