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Cara Lubner joined NLR in 2015. She has technical expertise in the use of biochemical and spectroscopic techniques (ultrafast and steady state ultraviolet-visible absorption and fluorescence, electrochemistry, and electron spin resonance) to investigate mechanistic details of electron bifurcating enzymes, and the energy transduction pathways following the absorption of light energy in photosynthesis. Her broader interests lie in the integration of these fundamental insights toward improving catalytic materials and biocatalysis.
Research Interests
Fundamental properties of biological electron transfer
Elucidating the underlying mechanistic principles that govern electron transfer reactions
Redox biochemistry, biophysical characterization, flavoenzymes, metalloenzymes, and spectroscopy
Cyanobacterial photosynthesis
Application of time-resolved optical spectroscopic techniques to complex biological redox systems
Professional Experience
Senior Research Associate, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute, University of Colorado, Boulder (2018–present)
Scientist III, Biophysical Chemist, NLR, Biosciences Center (2015–2018)
Research Associate, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute, University of Colorado, Boulder (2014)
Education/Academic Qualification
PhD, Chemistry, Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor, Chemistry, University of Florida
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Collaborations and Top Research Areas From the Past 5 Years
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Differential Ligation Alters Electronic State and Coupling Signals of Iron-Sulfur Clusters in Flavin-Based Electron Bifurcation: Article No. 113051
Wiley, S., Spackman, I. & Lubner, C., 2026, In: Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry. 274, 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Photoinduced Electron Transfer Informs on Pathway Coupling in Flavin-Based Electron Bifurcation
Wiley, S. & Lubner, C., 2026, In: ACS Bio and Med Chem Au. 6, 1, p. 78-89 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A [FeFe] Hydrogenase-Rubrerythrin Chimeric Enzyme Functions to Couple H2 Oxidation to Reduction of H2O2 in the Foodborne Pathogen Clostridium perfringens
Taylor, J., Mulder, D., Corrigan, P., Ratzloff, M., Gonzalez, N., Lubner, C., King, P. & Silakov, A., 2025, In: Journal of the American Chemical Society. 147, 11, p. 9764-9773 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Distinct Class of Ferredoxin:NADP+ Oxidoreductase Enzymes Driving Thermophilic Ethanol Production: Article No. 110263
Huang, S., Imran, S., Lanahan, A., Hammer, S., Lubner, C., Lynd, L. & Olson, D., 2025, In: Journal of Biological Chemistry. 301, 7, 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Electron Bifurcating Hydrogenases
Vansuch, G., Kisgeropoulos, E., Humphreys, J., Lubner, C., Mulder, D. & King, P., 2025, Iron-Sulfur Clusters: Biogenesis and Biochemistry. Leimkuhler, S., Schwarz, G., Lenz, O. & Einsle, O. (eds.). p. 317-380Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter