Matt Larson

Matt Larson is an Associate Scientist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, working in the Cryo-EM Research Center within the Department of Biochemistry.1 He joined the university in January 2020, bringing a diverse background in computer science, biochemistry, and biophysics to his role.1

Educational Background

Matt holds B.S. degrees in both Computer Science and Biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.1 He furthered his education by earning a Ph.D. in Physiology and Biophysics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he worked in Champion Deivanayagam's lab.1

Research Experience

During his doctoral studies, Matt applied X-ray crystallography techniques to determine the first overall model of Streptococcus mutans Antigen I/II, a uniquely structured protein.1 Following his Ph.D., he conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Michigan, focusing on integral membrane protein structures.1

Current Role and Responsibilities

As an Associate Scientist at UW-Madison, Matt's primary focus is on:

1. Supporting and developing computational systems for the Cryo-EM Research Center1
2. Working with computational methods in biophysics2
3. Visualization of scientific data2

He also holds the position of Computer Scientist/Systems Administrator within the Cryo-EM Research Center.3

Additional Expertise

Matt has experience as a software developer for desktop life science software and has worked on developing VR/AR visualization technologies.12 He is actively involved in using Mixed Reality (Virtual Reality) for scientific applications.2

Matt Larson's diverse skill set and experience in both computational and biological sciences make him well-suited for his role in advancing cryo-electron microscopy research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.