Professor Peter Walter

Professor Peter Walter is a renowned cell biologist whose research focuses on how cells manage their internal protein quality control and stress responses. He has made significant contributions to understanding the unfolded protein response (UPR), a cellular process that helps cells adapt to misfolded or damaged proteins, especially in the endoplasmic reticulum. His work has advanced knowledge of cell health and disease mechanisms, with implications for conditions like neurodegeneration and cancer. As a professor at the University of California, San Francisco, Walter is recognized for his influential research and leadership in molecular and cellular biology.