麻豆传媒

The DiMaio laboratory is studying the molecular mechanisms of how human papillomaviruses enter cells, with a particular focus on identifying the cellular proteins that mediate virus entry and intracellular trafficking and determining their molecular mechanisms of action. In addition, it is using viral transmembrane proteins as a basis to develop a class of artificial small transmembrane proteins with a variety of biological activities, including the ability to form tumors and confer resistance to virus infection. Some of these proteins are the simplest proteins ever described and their study will reveal new features of protein action and the basis for specificity in protein-protein interactions.

Faraz Harsini, PhD, is a scientist specializing in biotechnology, molecular biophysics, and protein engineering. As a Senior Scientist at the Good Food Institute (GFI), he analyzes how best to scale the cultivated meat industry and ensure these products can enter and grow in the marketplace as quickly as possible. With a PhD in Cell Physiology and Molecular Biophysics from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), his research focused on protein structure and function, particularly in muscle repair and muscular dystrophies. Prior to GFI, he worked in biopharma as a Protein Expression and Process Development Scientist, contributing to the discovery of novel therapeutic proteins and leading pilot studies in process development and formulation.
His expertise spans biotechnology, cultivated meat, and technical analysis. Faraz is also certified in lifestyle medicine by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, reflecting his interest in the intersection of science, health, and nutrition.