Nenad Ban
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Nenad Ban is a structural biologist renowned for his pioneering work on the architecture and function of large macromolecular assemblies, particularly the ribosome and its complexes. His research has fundamentally advanced our understanding of protein synthesis, antibiotic mechanisms, and the structural basis of translation regulation. Ban’s most notable contributions include the determination of high-resolution structures of the ribosome in complex with various factors and drugs, revealing how antibiotics selectively inhibit bacterial protein synthesis—a critical insight for drug development. His 2007 paper on strategies for crystallizing and solving structures of very large assemblies (38 citations) remains a methodological cornerstone, guiding researchers in tackling similarly complex systems. With over 15,000 citations across his career, Ban’s work has profoundly impacted molecular biology and medicine. He is a professor at ETH Zurich and a recipient of prestigious awards, including the EMBO Gold Medal, recognizing his transformative contributions to structural biology. His research continues to inspire new approaches for visualizing the dynamic molecular machines that drive life.
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