Hanson Lab

Dr. Hanson’s research focuses on understanding how proteins interact to regulate the structure and organization of cell membranes both inside and outside the cell and has implications for understanding a wide range of diseases, including, among others, neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and the debilitating movement disorder, dystonia. Specific areas of interest include protein-protein and protein-membrane interactions involved in membrane trafficking and organelle structure, focusing on ESCRTs, AAA+ ATPases, and associated machinery.