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Molecular Biophysics, Nucleic Acid Physical Chemistry, Biomimetic Ligand Design

ID: 723150 New Jersey, USA

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Beginning with his graduate work on nucleic acid physical chemistry, the primary focus of his research has been in the area of molecular biophysics/biophysical chemistry. His Ph.D. was in polymer physical chemistry, and he has taught a variety of courses in physical and polymer physical chemistry (molecular spectroscopy, thermodynamics, polymer solutions properties, molecular biophysics).


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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.

Career Accomplishments

Associations / Societies
Biophysical Society, New York Academy of Sciences, American Chemical Society
Publications and Patents Summary
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

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