Postdoctoral scholar  Han Raut Altae-Tran, PhD, has received a postdoctoral fellowship from the Life Sciences Research Foundation! He joins 20 other outstanding early-career scientists who are advancing fundamental research across a wide range of life sciences disciplines.

Han’s fellowship will support his pioneering work at the intersection of RNA biology and protein design. He aims to create new RNA-binding proteins capable of altering the biological functions of key RNAs. This research could lead to innovative ways to regulate and potentially reverse disease phenotypes inside cells. 

“RNA is a naturally reprogrammable molecule that forms the cornerstone of numerous fundamental biological processes, yet our ability to manipulate and interact with RNA remains limited,” Han explained. “The LSRF fellowship gives me the opportunity to explore the structural and functional aspects of RNA-protein interactions and contribute to key advancements in RNA biology and protein design methodology.”

Han’s project leverages recent advances in deep learning for protein structure prediction and design to interact with RNA molecules with unprecedented precision. We’re excited to see how his research will push the boundaries of what’s possible in biological design.

LSRF’s support of early-career researchers like Han helps advance projects that have the potential to transform our understanding of life sciences. Learn more at lsrf.org