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Reproduction Biology, Gonadotropins (hCG), Glycoproteins, Biochemistry, X-Ray Crystallography, etc.
Expert is a biophysicist/biochemist working in the field of medicine. Currently, she is doing x-ray crystallography and double labelling NMR studies to ascertain the 3-dimensional structure of a protein, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). This protein (hormone) maintains pregnancy in the…
Protein Biochemistry, Glycoproteins
Expert has spent much of his career involved in studies of the glycoprotein hormone family of gonadotropins. He has been involved in their protein chemistry, including purification of hormones and important natural fragments, primary structural work, and generation of antibodies.…
General Industrial Hygiene; Toxicology; Laboratory Safety; Hazard Communication; Chemical Hygiene
Expert has worked as a consulting industrial hygienist for 24 years. He is both a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and a Certified Safety Professional (CSP). He has conducted many detailed compliance evaluations/inspections and has developed helpful code interpretations for clients.…
Bioprocess Development
Expert specializes in the development and selection of recombinant protein expression platforms, translating discovery candidates into development programs and the generation of preclinical material. She has successfully built infrastructure, incorporated process improvements and identified innovative approaches for development. She effectively…
Pneumococcal Infections, Virulence Studies, Host-Pathogen Interactions, Microbial Metabolism
Expert. Expert has been researching to understand how pathogens cause disease in respiratory tract, particullarly Streptococcus pneumoniae. This pathogen colonises nasopharynx and spreads to sterile and non-sterile body sites, causing diseases with high morbidity and mortality rates, including bacteremia, meningitis,…
Organic, Polymer and Surface Chemistry, Bioapplications and Separation Technologies
Expert designed and synthesized multifunctional surface chemistries for modification of glass, porous silica gels, carbon and various polymeric substrates in form of the membranes, micro particles, porous monolithic blocks, and capillaries. The following methods have been used for surface functionalzation:…
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…
Molecular Immunology, Antigen-Antibody Interactions, Immunochemistry, etc.
ANTIGEN-ANTIBODY INTERACTION. Expert has studied the physico-chemical and biological consequences of interactions between monoclonal antibodies and bacterial polysaccharides, viral glycoproteins, or molecules of the major histocompatibility complex. His work suggests new strategies for the engineering of more effective antibodies. IMMUNOCHEMICAL…
Wound Healing, Combat Casualty Care, Hemostasis, Collagen, Pressure Ulcers, and Keloids
Expert's laboratory at The Wound Healing Center and the Laboratory of Tissue Repair has expertise in a variety of areas related to wound healing, tissue repair, chronic non-healing ulcers, and fibrosis. He and his staff have designed experiments to test…
Cough Medicine, Smoke Effects on the Lungs, Vivo Assessment of Airway Clearance, etc.
Expert has expertise in mucus rheology, coughing and cough clearance. His research in mucology involves the study of airway surface fluid (ASF) and how it contributes to lung defense. ASF, the secretory product of the respiratory tract, is composed of…