The main purpose of the Cellular Physical Chemistry Group (i.e., Riback Lab) is to elucidate the underlying principles which spatiotemporally organize molecular interactions and the formation of macromolecular complexes in cells. We aim to achieve these goals by bridging tools and insight from the fields of biology (such as molecular and cellular biology) with those of the fields of physics (such as physical chemistry, polymer physics, and transport phenomena). 

Currently, our research focuses on identifying and bridging the physical underpinnings of biological condensates with a focus on how they reorganize biomolecules to meet cellular demands or fail with aging and in diseases such as cancer and neurodegeneration  (click to see more).

We are a scientifically diverse group of researchers with strengths from pure biology to pure physics (and everywhere in between). We are excited to work together to make big advances and push the frontier of multiple fields! If this interests you please don't hesitate to contact us!  

We are achieving these goals in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at Baylor College of Medicine.