Origin of Electron Transfer Proteins
How It
Started
I met Dr. Brian Stockman during a talk in the spring 2026 semester. After learning he was an expert in biology, I approached him once the session was over to ask some questions about AlphaFold — something I'm deeply interested in.
After talking for a while, he encouraged me to apply to a research project he was leading. I did, and he accepted me. I'll be starting this research in the fall 2026 semester.
The Core Question
Could small peptides — built from only the 10 amino acids available before the genetic code existed — fold into functional structures capable of transferring electrons?
My Focus
My focus sits at the intersection of AI and computational biology. I'll be part of a talented team where we investigate how the first electron transfer proteins may have emerged at the origin of life.
Why This Excites Me
This project intersects two of my passions — AI and biology. We'll be using machine learning not just as a tool for the present, but as a lens for looking backward in time at one of the deepest unsolved problems in science.
Interested in
This Research?
If you're working on something similar or want to collaborate, I'd love to hear from you.