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[[image:brian-windnsea.jpg|frame|right|Brian at Wind N' Sea beach in La Jolla, CA]] | |||
I am a structural biologist at | I am a structural biologist at | ||
[http://www.scripps.edu The Scripps Research Institute] | [http://www.scripps.edu The Scripps Research Institute] | ||
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I'm currently studying enzymes involved in DNA replication and repair | I'm currently studying enzymes involved in DNA replication and repair | ||
using a combination of X-ray crystallography and biochemistry (if this | using a combination of X-ray crystallography and biochemistry (if this | ||
sentence made no sense to you, | sentence made no sense to you, [[Brian Chapados (whatido)|try this]]). | ||
I have a strong background in biochemistry, molecular biology and | I have a strong background in biochemistry, molecular biology and | ||
biophysics. I've learned most of what I know about | biophysics. I've learned most of what I know about | ||
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Aside from work, I also enjoy music (especially jazz), | Aside from work, I also enjoy music (especially jazz), | ||
sailing, hockey (go Sabres | sailing, and hockey (go Sabres!). | ||
Latest revision as of 19:05, 1 June 2006
I am a structural biologist at The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, CA, USA. I'm currently studying enzymes involved in DNA replication and repair using a combination of X-ray crystallography and biochemistry (if this sentence made no sense to you, try this). I have a strong background in biochemistry, molecular biology and biophysics. I've learned most of what I know about the mathematics of complex systems on my own without any "formal" training.
For the last few years I've studied the detailed chemical mechanisms of a few proteins and enzymes underlying key biological processes. That said, I'm always looking for ways to integrate biological information across different scales. I'm interested in studying complex systems because I see it as a way of unifying common principles shared among several fields.
Aside from work, I also enjoy music (especially jazz), sailing, and hockey (go Sabres!).