Steven Plotkin

Steven Plotkin is a Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at The University of British Columbia. His research focuses on biophysics, encompassing theoretical and computational approaches to study topics such as evolutionary developmental biology, protein misfolding, and genetic networks. Plotkin's work explores the molecular origins of neurodegenerative diseases and the dynamics of protein interactions. He holds a Canada Research Chair in Theoretical Molecular Biophysics and has been recognized with awards including the Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow and the UBC Killam Faculty Research Fellowship. His research group regularly seeks motivated students and post-doctoral fellows interested in interdisciplinary biophysics.

Steven Plotkin is a Professor of Physics at the University of British Columbia, specializing in biophysics, protein folding, misfolding, and aggregation. His research focuses on computational biology, neurodegenerative diseases, and molecular dynamics simulation. Plotkin investigates the mechanisms of protein misfolding and its role in diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease. His work includes the study of intercellular propagation of misfolded proteins, prion-like mechanisms, and the development of theoretical models for protein folding. He also explores the effects of nonnative interactions, energy landscapes, and electrostatics on protein stability and misfolding.