World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Chemistry

D-Index
63
Citations
15698
World Ranking
8349
National Ranking
2411

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2012 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Overview

Barbara Brodsky is affiliated with Tufts University in the United States and contributes to research primarily within the fields of Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Biology, as well as Materials Science. Their work also intersects with several subfields, including Biomaterials, Immunology and Allergy, Cancer Research, Genetics, and Cell Biology.

Their research focuses on topics related to collagen extraction and characterization, cell adhesion molecules, protease and inhibitor mechanisms, connective tissue disorders, and cellular mechanics and interactions.

Recent publications by Barbara Brodsky include the following papers:

  • A two-step dance commits collagen to folding, 2024, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
  • A solution structure analysis reveals a bent collagen triple helix in the complement activation recognition molecule mannan-binding lectin, 2022, Journal of Biological Chemistry

Frequent co-authors with whom Barbara Brodsky has collaborated include:

  • Hina Iqbal
  • Ka Wai Fung
  • Jayesh Gor
  • Anthony C. Bishop
  • George I. Makhatadze

Publications by Barbara Brodsky have appeared primarily in the following venues:

  • Journal of Biological Chemistry
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

In 2012, Barbara Brodsky was recognized as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

Best Publications

  • Crystal and molecular structure of a collagen-like peptide at 1.9 A resolution.

    Jordi Bella;Mark Eaton;Barbara Brodsky;Helen M. Berman

  • Hydration structure of a collagen peptide.

    Jordi Bella;Barbara Brodsky;Helen M Berman

  • Molecular structure of the collagen triple helix.

    Barbara Brodsky;Anton V. Persikov

  • The collagen triple-helix structure

    Barbara Brodsky;John A.M. Ramshaw

  • Sequence dependent conformational variations of collagen triple-helical structure.

    Rachel Z. Kramer;Jordi Bella;Jordi Bella;Patricia Mayville;Barbara Brodsky

  • Gly-X-Y tripeptide frequencies in collagen: a context for host-guest triple-helical peptides.

    John A.M Ramshaw;Naina K Shah;Barbara Brodsky

  • Amino Acid Propensities for the Collagen Triple-Helix†

    Anton V. Persikov;John A. M. Ramshaw;and Alan Kirkpatrick;Barbara Brodsky

  • Supercoiled Protein Motifs: The Collagen Triple-Helix and the α-Helical Coiled Coil

    Konrad Beck;Barbara Brodsky

  • Prediction of collagen stability from amino acid sequence.

    Anton V. Persikov;John A.M. Ramshaw;Barbara Brodsky

  • Staggered molecular packing in crystals of a collagen-like peptide with a single charged pair.

    Rachel Z Kramer;Manju G Venugopal;Jordi Bella;Patricia Mayville

  • Glycation induces expansion of the molecular packing of collagen.

    Shizuko Tanaka;Gad Avigad;Barbara Brodsky;Eric F. Eikenberry

  • Collagen interactions: Drug design and delivery

    Bo An;Yu-Shan Lin;Barbara Brodsky

  • The crystal and molecular structure of a collagen-like peptide with a biologically relevant sequence

    Rachel Z Kramer;Jordi Bella;Barbara Brodsky;Helen M Berman

  • Electrostatic interactions in collagen-like triple-helical peptides.

    Manju Grover Venugopal;John A. M. Ramshaw;Emory Braswell;Dan Zhu

  • X-ray crystallographic determination of a collagen-like peptide with the repeating sequence (Pro-Pro-Gly)

    Rachel Z Kramer;Luigi Vitagliano;Jordi Bella;Rita Berisio

  • Destabilization of osteogenesis imperfecta collagen-like model peptides correlates with the identity of the residue replacing glycine

    Konrad Beck;Virginia C. Chan;Nigel Shenoy;Alan Kirkpatrick

  • Triple-helical peptides: An approach to collagen conformation, stability, and self-association

    Barbara Brodsky;Geetha Thiagarajan;Balaraman Madhan;Karunakar Kar

  • Electrostatic Interactions Involving Lysine Make Major Contributions to Collagen Triple-Helix Stability†

    Anton V. Persikov;John A. M. Ramshaw;and Alan Kirkpatrick;Barbara Brodsky

  • Characterization of collagen-like peptides containing interruptions in the repeating Gly-X-Y sequence

    Cynthia Gwynne Long;Emory Braswell;Dan Zhu;Josefa Apigo

  • Protein motifs. 8. The triple-helix motif in proteins.

    Barbara Brodsky;Naina K. Shah

Frequent Co-Authors

Jean Baum
Jean Baum Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
David L. Kaplan
David L. Kaplan Tufts University
Masayori Inouye
Masayori Inouye Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Helen M. Berman
Helen M. Berman Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Richard W. Farndale
Richard W. Farndale University of Cambridge
Nibaldo C. Inestrosa
Nibaldo C. Inestrosa Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Hideaki Nagase
Hideaki Nagase University of Oxford
David A.D. Parry
David A.D. Parry Massey University
Charles M. Deber
Charles M. Deber University of Toronto
George I. Makhatadze
George I. Makhatadze Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

For students interested in chemistry, exploring related fields such as forensic science can open up diverse career opportunities. Pursuing a forensic degree online provides flexibility and access to specialized knowledge in applying chemistry to crime scene analysis and investigations.

Advancing your education with an online master's in forensic psychology can complement a chemistry background, especially for those interested in the psychological aspects of criminal behavior and forensic profiling.

Career pathways in forensic science often vary, from laboratory technicians to consultants, each with differing salary expectations. Reviewing detailed information on forensic career paths and salary can help guide your decision on which specialization aligns best with your goals and financial aspirations.

When considering these degrees, it’s important to factor in the cost of criminal justice degree programs to ensure your investment matches your career ambitions and budget. Many online options provide affordable tuition without compromising quality.

Best Scientists Citing Barbara Brodsky

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles