Paul Schanda

Paul Schanda is a distinguished scientist and professor specializing in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and integrated structural biology at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA).15 His research focuses on understanding the structure, dynamics, and function of biomolecules, particularly proteins.1

Career and Education

Professor Schanda's academic journey includes:

• PhD from the University of Joseph Fourier in Grenoble, France (2004-2007)1
• Postdoctoral research at ETH Zürich, Switzerland (2008-2010)1
• Research team leader at the Institut de Biologie Structurale (IBS) in Grenoble, France (2011-2021)1
• Head of the NMR group at IBS Grenoble (2017-2020)1
• Currently a Professor at ISTA since 20211

He studied Chemistry at the University of Vienna for his undergraduate degree.

Research Focus

The Schanda group's research encompasses several key areas:

• Protein transport mechanisms across cells and biological membranes
• Enzyme active site dynamics and their impact on function
• Protein motion in various environments (solution, crystals, large assemblies)
• Development of new NMR methodologies for studying large proteins and protein complexes
• Integration of NMR with other biophysical techniques like cryo-EM14

Achievements and Recognition

Professor Schanda has received several notable awards:

• Varian Young Investigator Award (2020)
• ICMRBS Founders' Medal (2020)
• ERC Starting Grant for the ProtDyn2Function project (2012)
• Young Investigator Award from the French Biophysical Society (2010)
• ETH Fellows postdoctoral fellowship (2008)
• Boehringer Ingelheim fellowship for his PhD (2004)1

Publications and Impact

Paul Schanda has made significant contributions to the field of NMR spectroscopy, particularly in developing ultra-fast NMR techniques for studying protein dynamics.23 His work has been widely cited in the scientific community, reflecting the impact of his research on the field of structural biology.6