University of Southern California
USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Peter Zhifeng QinAssociate Professor of Chemistry and Biological SciencesContact Information E-mail: pzq@usc.edu Phone: (213) 821-2461 Office: LJS 251 LINKS Faculty Profile on Departmental Website Personal Website |
Education |
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 Ph.D. Biophysics, Columbia University, 1/1999
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B.S. Physics, Peking University, China, 7/1991
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Postdoctoral Training |
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, UCLA, 02/1999-07/2002
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Academic Appointment, Affiliation, and Employment History |
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Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Southern California, 04/2009-
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Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Southern California, 08/2002-04/2009
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Description of Research |
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Summary Statement of Research Interests |
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| Professor Qin’s research focuses on understanding structure, dynamics, and function of RNA and DNA. His group has spearheaded the development and application of a unique biophysical tool, called site-directed spin labeling (SDSL), for studying nucleic acids. He has developed new SDSL methodologies driven by specific questions related to DNA and RNA, and used these expanded SDSL tools to obtain information where other methods have failed. His work aid in understanding basic biological processes, deciphering causes of human diseases, and developing novel nano-scale devices. | |
Research Keywords |
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| site-directed spin labeling (SDSL), RNA, DNA, structure, dynamics, function, motors, packaging RNA | |
Honors and Awards |
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National Science Foundation CAREER award, 2006-2011
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