Philipp Schmidpeter, Ph.D.

Dr. Schmidpeter’s research program sits at the intersection of biophysics and structural biology, focusing on the complex life cycle of membrane proteins.

Central to this work is the study of ion channels—the molecular gates of the cell. The lab investigates how the surrounding lipid environment modulates channel function and employs innovative, near-native biophysical techniques to observe these proteins in their subcellular context. By mapping the pathways of ion channel folding, maturation, and trafficking, Dr. Schmidpeter aims to uncover the fundamental biological mechanisms underlying protein-misfolding diseases.

As an IES Pathways Mentor, Dr. Schmidpeter is committed to providing undergraduate fellows with rigorous, hands-on training in advanced biophysical methods, preparing them for doctoral-level excellence in the biomedical sciences.

 

Website: https://www.iheartproteins.com/