Our research is directed at furthering the understanding of protein kinase regulation with a particular focus towards the underlying structural mechanism that imparts specificity to signalling function. We seek to uncover the structural basis for novel catalytic switching, substrate recognition and down-stream phosphoregulatory mechanisms. In addition, we are interested in uncovering the structure and function of new proteins and activities that impact protein kinase function. These efforts have recently led our lab into the area of ubiquitin directed proteolysis. Our long-term goal is to make use of what we learn about protein kinases and phosphoregulatory systems to develop drugs to treat human disease.