People Listings

  • Steven Altschuler, PhD

    Professor

    In my lab, I seek to understand design principles of biological systems and how biological networks rewire during disease progression. I bring to my biology research a blend of experimental science, engineering, and mathematics. Projects in my lab integrate advance technology, experiment, machine…

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  • Michelle Arkin

    Michelle Arkin, PhD

    Vice Dean of Research Technology and Entrepreneurship

    My research focuses on the development of drug-like molecules that alter important biological processes. These molecules will help us understand human biology and may lead to the design of new drugs. I also chair the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Details: Administration.

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    Al Burlingame, PhD

    Professor

    My research interests focus on the development of state of the art methodologies in mass spectrometry for use in advancing our global knowledge of human biology, specifically the dynamic, epigenetic modulation and regulation of the proteome.

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  • Kimberly Cantero

    Chief Administrative Officer

    I lead Pharmaceutical Chemistry’s finance, operations, and HR teams to provide exceptional customer service to our department faculty, staff, and students. In partnership with the department chair, I design and implement business strategies that promote and advance the department’s mission.<…

  • Charles Craik, PhD

    Professor

    I focus on defining the roles and the mechanisms of enzymes in complex biological processes and on developing technologies to facilitate these studies to aid in the rapid detection, monitoring, and control of infectious disease and cancer.

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  • Rebecca Dawson

    BMI Program Manager

    I manage the Biological and Medical Informatics (BMI) Graduate Program as well as the Designated Emphasis in Complex Biological Systems (CBS) which supports multiple programs. I manage all aspects of the BMI program including admissions and recruitment, funding, grants, events, curriculum, and…

  • William Degrado, PhD

    Professor

    My research focuses on small molecule and protein design as an approach to understanding macromolecule structure and function.

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  • Pamela England, PhD

    Professor

    Research in the England Lab is broadly focused on developing and applying chemical probes to investigate the structure and function of signaling proteins implicated in fundamental biological processes and human diseases. Execution of these research projects typically involves a combination of…

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  • Nicole Flowers

    Biophysics Program Manager

    As manager of the Biophysics Graduate Program I administer and oversee all aspects of the program including admissions and recruitment, student advising and funding, training grant and budget management, DEI initiatives, program events, curriculum, and the BBC Seminar Series. Additionally, I am…

  • Zev Gartner, PhD

    Professor

    My laboratory is working to understand how cells self-organize into tissues, how the structure of tissues help regulate cell behaviors, and how tissue structure breaks down in diseases like cancer. By understanding these processes we hope to reveal general principles contributing to cancer…

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  • Jason Gestwicki, PhD

    Professor

    My research group studies how molecular chaperones maintain protein homeostasis. This question is important because imbalances in protein homeostasis are linked to a number of incurable diseases, including neurodegenerative disorders. Molecular chaperones regulate all aspects of a protein’s…

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  • Yessica Gomez, PhD

    Assistant Professor

    As the first teaching faculty in the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, my primary responsibilities are teaching pharmacy students and directing the first-year Respiratory Theme integrated core course. I also serve as the department liaison to the PharmD program and promote better…

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