Expert Details
Molecular Biophysics, Nucleic Acid Physical Chemistry, Biomimetic Ligand Design
ID: 723150
New Jersey, USA
Currently, his primary interest is in developing novel biomimetic ligands and biopolymer/polymer conjugates for diagnostic and therapeutic applications, including drug delivery, and targeting, and nanotechnology applications.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1982 | Degree: Ph. D. | Subject: Polymer Physical Chemistry | Institution: University of Wisconsin |
| Year: 1976 | Degree: B.S. | Subject: Chemistry | Institution: Antioch College |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2004 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Chief Scientific Officer | Department: Undisclosed |
Responsibilities:Direct scientific activities of start-up biotechnology company focused on research and molecular diagnostics markets. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2007 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Undisclosed | Department: Microbiology and Molecular Genetics |
Responsibilities:Research interests: Tunable Affinity Ligands for separations and profiling of biomacromolecules, biomacromolecular complexes, cells and organelles. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2002 to 2004 | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Director of Biophysics Research | Department: Undisclosed |
Responsibilities:Directed molecular biophysics group, which provided company-wide biophysics support. Developed biophysical applications of variable temperature HPLC. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1997 to 2002 | Employer: Genzyme Corporation | Title: Undisclosed | Department: Physical Chemistry |
Responsibilities:Directed physical chemistry group. Provided physical chemical predictors for the biological properties of bile acid sequestrants, toxin binders, fat binders, lipase inhibitors, and other polymeric drugs. Developed in vitro tests and lead optimization protocols for bile acid sequestrants, inhibition of fat absorption, polymeric approaches to mucositis and toxin binding. Contributing authors of preclinical sections supporting both NDAs and INDs |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1994 to 1997 | Employer: University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Title: Undisclosed | Department: Chemistry |
Responsibilities:Taught undergraduate and graduate level courses in biophysics and physical chemistry. Ran a lab devoted to understanding ionic interactions of nucleic acids. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1990 to 1994 | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Assistant Professor of Biochemistry | Department: Undisclosed |
Responsibilities:Taught undergraduate and graduate level courses in biophysics and physical chemistry. Ran a lab devoted to understanding ionic interactions of nucleic acids. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1987 to 1990 | Employer: Polytechnic University - Brooklyn, NY | Title: Undisclosed | Department: Chemistry |
Responsibilities:Taught undergraduate and graduate level courses in polymer physical chemistry, biophysics and physical chemistry. Ran a lab devoted to understanding ionic interactions of nucleic acids. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Biophysical Society, New York Academy of Sciences, American Chemical Society |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| 35 publications. Co-inventor on four submitted patents |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| German | Fluent |
| Swedish | Fluent |
| French | Advanced beginner to intermediate level |
Fields of Expertise
biophysical chemistry, biophysics, macromolecule physical chemistry, molecular biophysics, physical chemistry, polymer chemistry, polymer physical chemistry, polymer solution thermodynamics, polymer physics, colligative property, molecular biochemistry, analytical biochemistry, polymer phase diagram, polymer science, chemical kinetics, polymer characterization, physical biochemistry