Investigating Viral DNA Packaging Motor Mechanisms

At the Damon Runyon Annual Retreat in Boston, I had the incredible opportunity to share my postdoctoral research on viral DNA packaging motors. The presentation focused on how we're using single-molecule biophysics approaches to understand the force generation mechanisms of these molecular machines.

The retreat brought together Damon Runyon Fellows from leading institutions across the country, creating an environment rich with scientific exchange. I connected with protein design fellows to discuss potential collaborations on creating nature-inspired molecular motors with enhanced capabilities for drug delivery and sequencing applications. The conversations extended well into the night, exploring how single-molecule techniques could solve challenges across different fields and their potential applications in cancer research.

I also had the chance to introduce SciXchange, a peer-to-peer scientific platform I've been developing, which received encouraging feedback from the community. The week reinforced the importance of building strong scientific networks and the power of collaborative research in advancing cancer therapeutics.