Jonathon Howard

Jonathon Howard is the Eugene Higgins Professor of Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry, a Professor of Physics, and the Director of the Quantitative Biology Institute at Yale University. His research focuses on the mechanics of motor proteins and the cytoskeleton, employing experimental techniques to observe, measure, and manipulate individual biological molecules. He investigates the mechanical properties of motor proteins and microtubule-associated proteins, as well as cellular systems where force and motion are critical, such as neuronal development, cilia, and mitosis. Dr. Howard's work explores how molecular interactions lead to the formation of organized cellular structures. He is also interested in the dynamics of microtubules and the role of motor proteins in driving cellular motion.

Jonathon Howard is a molecular biophysicist whose research focuses on the mechanics of motor proteins and the cytoskeleton, with an emphasis on cell motility, morphology, and the dynamics of microtubules and actin filaments. His work explores the physical principles underlying cellular processes, including the movement of microtubules by kinesin molecules and the mechanical properties of cytoskeletal components. Howard's studies also address the role of molecular motors in cellular organization and function, such as the depolymerization of microtubules by kinesin-8 and the force generation by single kinesin molecules. His research integrates biophysics with cell biology to uncover the mechanical and biochemical mechanisms governing cellular motility and structure.