Eunyong Park

Eunyong Park is an Associate Professor of Biochemistry at the University of California, Berkeley, in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology. Her research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of membrane proteins that mediate the transport of ions and molecules across lipid bilayers. Her work explores how these channels and transporters enable selective and regulated transport, which is essential for various cellular processes. Park combines structural, biochemical, and biophysical approaches, particularly using cryo-electron microscopy, to study these molecular machines. Her lab investigates the mechanisms of protein-conducting channels and translocases, including their roles in protein secretion, import, and quality control.

Eunyong Park is a researcher at the University of California, Berkeley, Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, focusing on protein translocation, endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondria, protein quality control, and membrane transport. Her work explores the structural and mechanistic details of protein translocation across membranes, including the roles of Sec61/SecY complexes, mitochondrial TOM complexes, and CLC chloride ion channels. Park's research also investigates the dynamics of ribosome binding, small molecule inhibition, and the function of P5A-ATPase in transmembrane helix dislocation. Her studies provide insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying protein import and quality control in cellular organelles.