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Derek Dee

Principal Investigator

University of British Columbia

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Food biophysics, protein folding, protein-based materials

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I integrate single-molecule biophysics and food chemistry to map folding landscapes, control protein aggregation into amyloid nanofibrils, and relate structure to functionality for plant and food proteins—informing texture, safety, and novel protein-derived materials.

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University of British Columbia

Surface modification and protein engineering to enhance monellin stability for food applications

UBC researchers are developing modified monellin, a natural sweetener protein, with enhanced thermal stability and low-pH solubility through carbohydrate conjugation and targeted protein engineering. This approach combin...

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Derek Dee

Principal Investigator

University of British Columbia

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University of British Columbia

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BiophysicsFood Chemistry & BiochemistryPolymer FoldingProtein Structure PredictionProteomics

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