Peter B. Moore

Peter B. Moore is a Sterling Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus, at Yale University, where he was a member of the Department of Chemistry. His research interests include Biophysical Chemistry, Macromolecular Structure and Function, and RNA. He joined the Yale faculty in 1969 and is no longer accepting new students. Moore's academic journey includes a B.S. from Yale University and a Ph.D. from Harvard University. His work has contributed significantly to the understanding of RNA's role in protein synthesis and structural biology. He has authored several publications and books, including 'Visualizing the Invisible' and 'How should we think about the ribosome?'

Peter Moore is a scholar in biochemistry, biophysics, and structural biology, with a focus on the structural and functional mechanisms of ribosomes and RNA molecules. His research explores the atomic structure of ribosomal subunits, the role of RNA secondary and tertiary structures, and the interactions between ribosomal proteins and antibiotics. He has contributed significantly to understanding the peptidyl transferase center, ribosome assembly, and antibiotic resistance mechanisms. His work includes the determination of high-resolution structures of ribosomal components and RNA motifs such as the A-minor and kink-turn. Moore's research also extends to the structural analysis of macrolide antibiotics and their binding to ribosomes.