Jeffrey Kieft
Company: New York Structural Biology Center
Job title: Executive Director
Bio:
- A world-recognized expert in RNA structure, function, biology, and technology, with 25+ years of experience in these fields.
- Has built and maintained a respected, vibrant, and creative research team that continuously contributes key discoveries linking viral RNA to disease, and to the fundamental understanding of RNA structure and function.
- An accomplished and formally trained leader with experience in directing and mentoring teams and facilities of various sizes, in various capacities, and in various sectors (military, government, academic, scientific, etc.).
- A respected thought leader and decision maker, with demonstrated accomplishments in developing and executing strategic plans and managing resources.
- Superb communicator with the ability to engage with diverse groups: academic, government, business, and the public.
Committed to the creation of a supportive workplace environment.
Seminars:
Visualizing RNA Structure & Linking It to Function to More Reliably Discover Functional Binders 9:00 am
Understanding RNA structure is essential for decoding its functional roles in disease and for identifying high-affinity, selective small molecule binders. Yet, RNA’s inherent flexibility, context-dependent conformations, and limited structural data make this a formidable challenge. This workshop explores cutting-edge experimental and computational techniques—from NMR and Cryo-EM to in silicon modeling—that are advancing our ability to…Read more
day: Pre Conference workshop day