Suzana Straus

Suzana Straus is a Faculty member in the Department of Chemistry at The University of British Columbia. Her research focuses on the application and development of solid state NMR methods to characterize the structure and dynamics of membrane proteins. She investigates membrane protein/lipid and membrane protein/ligand interactions, with an emphasis on understanding their roles in cellular processes and disease. Her work includes studies on antimicrobial peptides and their interactions with model membranes. Straus's research group explores the structural and functional properties of membrane proteins using advanced NMR techniques. She is affiliated with the UBC Department of Chemistry and maintains a profile page at https://www.chem.ubc.ca/suzana-straus.

Suzana K. Straus is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of British Columbia, specializing in Biophysical Chemistry, NMR, and Antimicrobial Peptides. Her research focuses on understanding the mechanisms of action of antimicrobial peptides, including their interactions with bacterial membranes and their potential as therapeutic agents. She investigates the structural and functional properties of these peptides, as well as their biocompatibility and resistance to biofilm formation. Her work also explores the role of membrane composition in peptide activity and the development of strategies to enhance the efficacy of antimicrobial agents. Straus employs advanced biophysical techniques, including solid-state NMR and X-ray fibre diffraction, to elucidate the molecular structure and dynamics of peptides and membrane proteins.