Studying the Structure and Function of Bacterial Proteins
The Oakley lab studies the structure and function of bacterial proteins that are important for the appropriate distribution of chromosomes into daughter cells. Their work takes advantage of structural understanding of the E. coli condensin, MukB, to dissect its role, along with other cellular factors, in organizing bacterial chromosomes during all phases of the cell cycle. This work combines biochemical, biophysical, and microbial cell biology techniques to address this important but unsolved biological problem.
Distinguished Professor
Professor and Robert & Marjorie Mann Chair
Distinguished Professor
Linda & Jack Gill Chair in Biomolecular Science
James F. Jackson Professor of Chemistry
Class of 1948 Herman B Wells Endowed Professor
Adjunct Professor, Physics
Associate Dean of Natural and Mathematical Sciences
Associate Professor (SPEA),
Adjunct Professor (Chemistry)
Standiford H. Cox Professor of Chemistry
Professor & Associate Vice President for Engagement
