Our research focuses on uncovering the atomic-level structures of macromolecules that drive biological processes, especially those related to virus-host interactions and immunity. We harness these structural insights to design novel proteins and identify functionally crucial interactions. For this purpose, we employ a range of biochemical sample preparation and protein engineering methods, complemented by X-ray crystallography and cryogenic electron microscopy. Our research interests encompass:
Ilona Rissanen, PhD
Academy Research Fellow
Institute of Biotechnology, HiLIFE
Biocenter 3, office 2901
P.O.Box 65 (Viikinkaari 1)
00014 University of Helsinki
E-mail: ilona.rissanen@helsinki.fi
Phone: +358 29 41 59586
Ilona is a Principal Investigator/Academy Research Fellow at BI.