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Recombinant Protein Expression, Purification, Cell-Based Assay Systems
Expert has expertise is in understanding the basic concepts of receptor-ligand interactions. He notes that this is one of the most fundamental processes present in creatures, from simple “cell-free organisms” such as viruses to complex multiorgan organisms like humans. As…
Protein- and Peptide-Based Drug Discovery, Protein Assay Development, Cell Biology, and Immuno-Blot
Expert has performed biochemical research in the past 20 years and published 18 research papers, primarily involving DNA and protein molecule based basic research. His experience has given him the confidence to design, develop, interpret, and publish the experiments and…
Gene Expression, Genomics, Microarrays, DNA, Drug Discovery, Product Development
Expert has worked in the biotechnology industry for more than 30 years. He has directed R&D efforts in gene expression technology, genetic engineering technology, DNA microarrays, and high-throughput screening at Sandoz (Novartis), Operon, Agraquest, and GenoSpectra. He has led product…
Clinical Applications, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Diagnostics, Immunology, and Custom Speaking
Expert has been involved in the identification of biological molecules associated with disease and infection with bacterial and viral agents. By applying molecular techniques to vaccine and infection models, he has identified immunological (antigenic) markers of bacterial infections of human…
Genomics
Expert worked with a team that cloned and expressed the enzyme T4 endonuclease VII for commercial distribution. He developed the basic assay of enzyme activity that was used in optimization and quality control of the enzyme. He is an author…
Regulation of Gene Expression
Expert has more than 14 years of international experience as a researcher in the areas of endocrinology, biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Nijmegen working on the regulation of gene expression of Proopiomelanocortin…
Biochemistry, Cell Biology
For over 25 years, Expert has been actively engaged in biochemical research either at the bench or in supervising a research group of about 10 technicians, students, and post-doctoral fellows. His biochemical expertise deals with carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, glycoproteins, and…
Enzyme and Protein Technology
Expert has devoted much of his career to derivatization of surfaces, development of methods for immobilization of ligands, and characterization of affinity matrices. He pioneered development of the technique of analytical affinity chromatography and has used this technique to characterize…
Biomolecular Research Resource
AMINO ACIDS; PEPTIDES; PROTEINS; PROTEIN PURIFICATION. Expert has devoted a considerable portion of his career to providing the capability to purify, sequence, and synthesize proteins. He has helped develop the technologies and protocols needed as well as implement the ideas…
Agro-Environmental/Biotechnology
BIOINSECTICIDES; BIOLOGICAL PESTICIDES. Expert [pronounced cawtch-a-tourians] has been the Director of the first BioInsecticide Research Laboratories at the University since he was appointed to the position in 1980. This Provincial Strategically Funded Program has established research and teaching programs in…