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Stephen R. Wassall

Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Indiana University

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Lipid Membrane Structure and BehaviorLipid metabolism and biosynthesisFatty Acid Research and HealthSphingolipid Metabolism and SignalingAntioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress

Publications

173

Citations

6,394

Est. group size

—

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

47

Publishing since 1980

Research summary
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Stephen R. Wassall studies the structure and behavior of cell membranes, focusing on how fatty acids (such as omega-3s like DHA), vitamin E, cholesterol, and oxidized lipids interact and organize into distinct regions called 'lipid rafts.' The work combines experimental methods (such as nuclear magnetic resonance and neutron/X-ray scattering) with computer simulations of molecules, and connects membrane organization to health-related processes like inflammation.

Lipid membrane and lipid raft organizationPolyunsaturated fatty acids (omega-3s like DHA)Vitamin E and antioxidant behavior in membranesMolecular dynamics simulations of lipidsOxidized phospholipids and inflammation

Publication activity has continued steadily but at a somewhat lower rate in recent years, averaging about 2.6 papers per year over the last five years compared with busier years earlier in the decade.

Generated by claude-opus-4-8 from public bibliographic data · Jul 11, 2026

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 2.6/year recently
2017: 3 publications172018: 10 publications10182019: 2 publications192020: 8 publications202021: 5 publications212022: 3 publications222023: 4 publications232024: 2 publications242025: 2 publications252026: 2 publications26
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • Biophysical Journal×29
  • The Journal of Physical Chemistry B×4
  • Journal of Nutrition×3
  • Author eBooks×3
  • Chemistry and Physics of Lipids×2

This profile was generated automatically from public scholarly data (OpenAlex). Group size and activity levels are estimates derived from co-authorship patterns.

Last updated Jul 11, 2026.

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