Understand the role of membrane interactions and properties, such as fluidity and elastic properties, for the functioning of ion channels suing our novel X-ray diffraction techniques.
Impact
Our studies give unprecedented insight into the role of the membrane in the functioning of membrane proteins.
Student Experience
Graduate and undergraduate students are part of this research project.
Countries
Canada, Germany
Impact
Research, Education
Institutional Partner(s)
Dominik Wiemuth, Institute of Physiology, RWTH Aachen University
Community Partner(s)
Industry Partner(s)
Key Outcomes
Publications
Sponsorship
Federal Provincial
Sponsorship Details
NSERC, CFI, Province of Ontario, McMaster University
