Vinod Vogirala
About Vinod Vogirala
Vinod Vogirala is a Senior Support Scientist at Diamond Light Source in the UK, specializing in single particle analysis of macromolecules using cryo-electron microscopy. He has extensive research experience, including studies on telomere capping and amyloid fibril structures.
Work at Diamond Light Source
Vinod Vogirala has been employed as a Senior (Support) Scientist at Diamond Light Source since 2019. He works at the Harwell Campus in the UK, contributing to the advancement of scientific research through his expertise in cryo-electron microscopy. His role involves supporting various projects that utilize advanced imaging techniques to analyze macromolecules.
Education and Expertise
Vinod Vogirala earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from ETH Zurich, where he studied from 2006 to 2012. His doctoral research focused on protein biochemistry, X-ray crystallography, and the epigenetic regulation of chromatin, particularly nucleosome binding proteins. He also holds a Master's degree from IIT Bombay, where he worked on modeling Amyloid fibril structures linked to serious human diseases.
Background in Research
Prior to his current position, Vinod Vogirala served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore from 2013 to 2019. During this time, he specialized in single particle analysis of macromolecules using cryo-electron microscopy. His research included studying the capping of telomeres, contributing to the understanding of cellular aging and stability.
Research Contributions
Vinod Vogirala's research contributions include significant work on the structural modeling of Amyloid fibrils during his Master's studies, which are associated with various human diseases. His expertise in cryo-electron microscopy has allowed him to explore complex biological structures, enhancing the understanding of macromolecular interactions and functions.