Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Research and teaching Interests


Irene Weber studies the molecular structure and biochemistry of proteins with critical roles in human disease. Her research goal is to apply this knowledge to improve human health. She has published over 200 research articles and reviews focused on protein structure and drug design for viral infections, cancer and diabetes. She teaches hands-on, inquiry-based bioinformatics techniques and their biomedical applications to students from multiple disciplines.