John R. Jimah

John R. Jimah is an Assistant Professor of Molecular Biology at Princeton University, affiliated with the Department of Molecular Biology. His research focuses on membrane remodeling in human cells and malaria parasites, utilizing structural biology techniques such as cryo-electron microscopy and tomography. Jimah's work explores the molecular mechanisms underlying membrane processes critical for parasite propagation and human infection. He investigates these processes through multidisciplinary approaches, including structural biology, biochemistry, biophysics, and cell biology. Jimah earned his B.A. in Molecular Biology from Colgate University and his Ph.D. in Biology and Biomedical Sciences from Washington University in St. Louis. His research has contributed to understanding the structural basis of cellular processes in parasites and their implications for therapeutic development.

John Jimah is a structural biologist at Princeton University whose research focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying parasitology, membrane remodeling, and microbiology. His work explores the structural and functional dynamics of dynamin, a protein critical for membrane fission, and its role in cellular processes such as actin cytoskeleton regulation. Jimah's research also investigates the structural insights of bacterial outer membrane protein folding and the role of rhoptry proteins in Toxoplasma gondii virulence. His studies on malaria parasites, including the CelTOS protein and its interaction with cell membranes, highlight the importance of membrane lipid dynamics in pathogenesis. Jimah's work bridges structural biology with parasitology, offering novel perspectives on disease mechanisms and therapeutic targets.