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Ralf Langen

Expert in proteins and how they relate to vision problems and Alzheimer's disease

Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Keck School of Medicine of USC
Member, Zilkha Neurogenetic Institute

Contact at: (323) 442-1323 or langen@hsc.usc.edu


Expertise:
  • site-directed spin labeling, a technique for determining the shape of molecular assemblies
  • use of site-directed spin labeling to analyze the abnormal extracellular deposits (drusen) associated with macular degeneration
  • use of site-directed spin labeling to analyze the brain plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease
  • protein/membrane interactions
  • neurogenetics
  • neurobiology

More:
For more information go to:

http://pibbs.usc.edu/faculty/profile/?fid=80
http://keck.usc.edu/profiles?facid=642