Dr Miron Leanca
Miron is a research associate in cryo-electron tomography within the structural biology group. His background includes analytical chemistry and biochemical studies on the circadian rhythms and transcriptional machineries of cyanobacteria. Miron now seeks new methodologies for understanding enzymatic “conveyor-belts” in situ.
Structural Glycobiology
Complex carbohydrate molecules are essential for life. These diverse structures are found on every human cell and participate in a huge range of structural and signalling functions within cells, and between cells and the extracellular matrix.
Defining how coronaviruses enter and traffic in cells
Coronaviruses are a major source of respiratory infections within the human population. Recent years have seen 3 major coronavirus outbreaks (SARS, MERS, SARS-CoV2), with several other strains causing endemic seasonal colds. A substantial zoonotic reservoir of coronaviruses exists within wild…