About

As a structural biologist, Douglas Rosenthal conducts research studies on how pathogens infect and cause disease by producing virulence factors that target host cell molecules.

In order to perform his studies, Rosenthal uses pictures of cells from high-powered microscopes. On these pictures, the complexity of the cells and also the microbes that affect them is clearly shown. Also, he counts on molecular structures from electron microscopy (EM), x-ray crystallography, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.

Some of his research studies have made a great contribution to the understanding of the cytoskeleton, organelles and membrane-trafficking intermediates, signal transduction pathways, cell cycle regulators, the organelle/protein recycling machinery, and cell-death pathways. The discoveries made by this scientist been translated into the development of host-targeted therapies to treat infectious diseases and also featured in many scientific journals.

Moreover, Dough Rosenthal has authored the book: Atomic Evidence and The Body’s Motors.

This structural biologist holds a Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD Degree in Structural Biotechnology from the Case Western Reserve University.

Rosenthal’s experience in the field of structural biology is over 20 years long. He is a member of Cleveland Center for Membrane and Structural Biology (CCMSB).