Ruth Huttenhain

Ruth Huttenhain is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology at Stanford University School of Medicine.13 Her research focuses on studying G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) and how they decode extracellular signals into dynamic cellular signaling networks.23

Academic Background

Ruth obtained her Ph.D. in Systems Biology from ETH Zurich, Switzerland, where she developed targeted proteomics strategies.2 She then completed her postdoctoral work at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) with Nevan Krogan, Ph.D., studying protein network dynamics in HIV infection and pioneering a proteomics approach to resolve protein interaction networks with temporal and spatial resolution.23

Research Interests

The Huttenhain lab at Stanford employs an interdisciplinary approach to study GPCR signaling, combining:

• Cutting-edge mass spectrometry-based proteomics
• Functional genomics
• Molecular biology techniques1

Their goal is to better understand GPCR signaling and provide a foundation for designing novel therapeutics targeting GPCRs with higher specificity and efficacy.1

Achievements and Roles

• Assistant Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine4
• Member of Bio-X and Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute at Stanford3
• Chair of the Early Career Researcher Committee in the Human Proteome Organization23
• Recipient of several awards, including the Early Career Researcher Award from the Human Proteome Organization (2018)3

Ruth Huttenhain is actively involved in mentoring and advocating for young scientists in proteomics, having created numerous mentoring and training programs.23