Bronwyn Lucas

Bronwyn Lucas is an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at the University of California, Berkeley, in the Department of BIO. Her research focuses on the structural biology of macromolecular complexes, particularly ribosome assembly, using cryo-electron microscopy and machine learning techniques. She explores how molecular structures contribute to biological processes and develops new methods to analyze structural data. Lucas's work includes visualizing ribosome assembly across subcellular compartments and improving cryo-EM techniques for biological samples. Her research aims to advance understanding of molecular mechanisms in cellular processes.

Bronwyn Lucas is a researcher in Molecular Biology, Structural Biology, and Computational Biology. Her work focuses on understanding gene regulation through retrotransposons and exploring the structural dynamics of macromolecular assemblies in cells. Lucas employs advanced computational methods, such as 2D template matching and deep representation learning, to analyze cryo-EM data and visualize biological processes in situ. Her research also addresses challenges in cryo-EM, including minimizing FIB-milling damage and improving target detection. By integrating computational and structural approaches, Lucas contributes to the emerging field of structureomics, aiming to uncover the molecular mechanisms underlying cellular functions.