Possible Research Mentors and Their Research Fields

David L. Beveridge, Chemistry
Theoretical and Computational Biophysics and Structural Bioinformatics

The Chemistry Department participates in an interdisciplinary program in molecular biophysics with the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (MB&B) and the Department of Physics. The program, supported by an NIH Training Grant, provides a course of study and research that overlaps the disciplinary boundaries of chemistry, physics, biology, and molecular biology. Undergraduate students majoring in any of these disciplines of chemistry can pursue a concentration in molecular biophysics by electing two courses in molecular biophysics and pursuing independent research with participating faculty. Generally, the elective courses can also be used to fulfill requirements for the major. In addition, students are encouraged to attend the weekly interdepartmental journal club in molecular biophysics and the annual research retreat of the program. Students interested in this program should contact any the the participating faculty.

Philip H. Bolton, Chemistry
NMR and Fluorescence Spectroscopy of Proteins and Nucleic Acids

Manju Hingorani, MB&B
Enzymology of DNA Replication

Joseph L. Knee, Chemistry           
Time Resolved Fluorescence Spectroscopy

Ishita Mukerji, MB&B
Fluorescence and Raman Spectroscopy of Proteins and Nucleic Acids

Rex F. Pratt , Chemistry           
Enzymology of β-Lactamases and β-Lactam Antibiotics

Erika A. Taylor, Chemistry
Biological Chemistry: Investigating the contribution to virulence of the lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in Vibrio cholerae.