Welcome to the Biological Physics Research Group

We are working to understand fundamental questions about how our cells function.

chromosome structure, Poirier Lab DNA repair, Poirier Lab and Zhong Lab processing of genetic information, Bundschuh Lab genetic regulatory networks, Jayaprakash Lab

ultrafast protein dynamics, Zhong Lab interaction of water with protein surfaces, Zhong Lab RNA structure and function, Bundschuh Lab

We use an interdisciplinary approaches that combines computational, biophysical and biochemical techniques, which includes: single molecule measurements, femtosecond spectroscopy, fluorescence and imaging, biochemistry, computer modeling statistical physics and bioinformatics.

Because of our interdisciplinary nature, collaborations are essential for our success. We have developed close collaborations with laboratories throughout the Ohio State University, the United States and the World.

News

May 2008 - Jonathan Picking wins Biochemistry SURP award Congratulations to Jonathan Picking from the Poirier Lab, who was awarded a Biochemistry SURP award to support his 2008 summer research!

May 2008 - Justin North wins American Heart Association fellowship Congratulations to Justin North from the Poirier Lab, who was awarded a two year pre-doctoral fellowship from the American Heart Association!

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The Biological Physics Group is Funded by: