Charlie P.

I have a PhD in Biochemistry & Biophysics from Brandeis University. While my graduate studies fostered a broad understanding of biology, particularly of the way cells work, my work focused on the structure and function of proteins. Particularly, I studied the three-dimensional structure and function of a certain class of proteins called ion channels. These fascinating molecular machines convert a variety of cellular and environmental stimuli into bioelectricity. While at Brandeis, I also taught…