Welcome to the Laboratory of Lipid Biochemistry
Our Research Focus
Our laboratory investigates lipids, the principal components of biological membranes that form the structural framework of cells and their organelles.
Beyond their structural roles, lipids are key players in numerous physiological processes, including signal transduction, membrane trafficking, and molecular transport.
More than a thousand distinct lipid species are known to compose biological membranes. Organisms are thought to skillfully harness this diversity to generate a wide variety of membrane properties—a concept often referred to as the “membrane code.” This molecular code is believed to orchestrate the complex functions of living cells.
Our research aims to uncover how this vast diversity of lipids collectively defines the physical and functional properties of biological membranes, and how these membrane properties give rise to diverse cellular functions.
Through these studies, we strive to reveal the fundamental principles that govern the dynamic and functional nature of cellular membranes.