Prof. Kaksonen elected EMBO Member

Professor Kaksonen of the Department of Biochemistry has been elected as an EMBO member, honoring his significant contributions to life science research. His work focuses on cellular membrane trafficking and the evolution of protein machineries, using model organisms like yeast.

Prof Kaksonen elected EMBO MEMBER

Professor Kaksonen of the Department of Biochemistry has recently been elected as a member of EMBO. This prestigious membership recognizes his outstanding contributions to life science research. EMBO membership honors those who have made groundbreaking advancements in areas such as understanding the spread of infectious diseases, the complexities of ocean nutrient cycles, the intricacies of cellular signaling networks, the survival mechanisms of desert plants, and the connections between brain biology and emotions.

HIS research Interests

Professor Kaksonen's research focuses on elucidating how cellular membrane trafficking processes, such as endocytosis, are driven by dynamic protein machineries. His team is also investigating the evolutionary mechanisms of these processes. They utilize various model organisms, including budding and fission yeast, to explore these phenomena.

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Professor Kaksonen earned his PhD from the University of Helsinki and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at UC Berkeley. He then established his own laboratory at EMBL in Heidelberg before moving to the University of Geneva. His fascination lies in the dynamic protein machines and the methods to visualize their functions within living cells. Since his postdoctoral work, he has been dedicated to deciphering the molecular choreography of clathrin- and actin-mediated endocytosis. More recently, his passion has expanded to understanding how these molecular machines evolve to adapt to different physiologies and environments.