Light in Biology: A Molecular Perspective | Prof. Matthew Wohlever

This lecture was given on July 20th, 2024, at The Dominican House of Studies.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-eventsAbout the Speaker: A native of the buckeye state, Matt received his B.S. in biochemistry from the Ohio State University where he spent three years working with Richard Swenson and a summer with Maria Vanoni at the University of Milan. During his graduate studies at MIT, Matt worked with Bob Sauer and Tania Baker on AAA+ proteases in bacteria. As a postdoc at the University of Chicago with Bob Keenan, he used structural biology to study quality control of membrane proteins.Outside of lab, Matt enjoys spending time in the great outdoors with his wife, three children, and two dogs. He can often be found backpacking, running, or working in his garden.