Kenneth Rothschild

Professor, College and Grad school of Arts & Sciences, Physics

Research Interests & Expertise:
Developing advanced biophysical methods in vibrational spectroscopy combined with advanced techniques in biomolecular engineering to understand the molecular mechanisms of membrane protein function
Rhodopsins, a large family of integral membrane proteins involved in animal vision and photo-sensing and ion transport in bacteria and algae
Developing of optogenetic proteins for use in neuroscience research, such as elucidating the functioning of complex neural circuits and understanding the basis for neurodegenerative diseases

Websites:
BU Profile
Physics Profile

Departments & Programs:
College and Grad school of Arts & Sciences