Andy Karplus

Andy has enjoyed teaching undergraduate and graduate courses as well as doing structural biology research. His group specialized in using X-ray crystallography to solve the structures of proteins, which combined with biochemical results and evolutionary considerations, allowed them to develop explanations for how the proteins did their work. Andy was also department head for eight years. Among the many highlights of Andy's 25 years at OSU has been the privilege of joining with colleagues across the campus to serve our students and to care well for one another as we work together to contribute to a better future.