Hong Zhou
Professor in the Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics UCLA Health Sciences
Dr. Hong Zhou is a Professor in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics at UCLA Health Sciences and the founding director of the Electron Imaging Center for NanoMachines (EICN) at CNSI. He is an expert in structural biology and cryo-electron microscopy, combining advanced imaging, computational biology, and AI-powered tools to reveal molecular architecture and dynamics at near-atomic resolution. His work focuses on leveraging cutting-edge structural techniques to advance our understanding of cellular machinery and complex biological systems, driving innovations in both fundamental biology and translational applications.
Seminars
- Showcasing emerging AI-based methods transforming cryo-EM and cryo-ET workflows
- Exploring how AI enables more accurate determination of molecular and cellular structures in native environments
- Highlighting opportunities where AI integration overcomes limitations of traditional approaches
- Discussing future applications of AI-enhanced cryo-EM/ET for structural biology and drug discovery