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Faculty and Staff
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Department of Molecular Biosciences
Section of Microbiology
- James M. Akagi (Jim) -
Retired - [Ph.D.,Microbiology, University
of Kansas],
Professor Emeritus. Jim's research concerned the study of bacterial biochemical
processes and pathways, and focused particularly upon those processes
which involve inorganic sulfate reduction, and, the catabolism of various
aliphatic and aromatic compounds. (Retired Fall, 1995; Professor
Emeritus).
- Stephen H. Benedict
(Steve) [Ph.D.. Virology, Vanderbilt
University School
of Medicine], Associate Professor. Steve's research involves the immune
system and in particular the biology of T cells. He studies the molecular
pathways by which T cells are activated to function and molecular pathways
that are activated as T cells adhere to targets. In addition, he (in
collaboration with Dr. M. Chan of Microbiology and Dr. T. Siahaan of
Pharmaceutical Chemistry) is developing new therapies for autoimmune
diseases and to facilitate organ transplantation.
EMail Steve
- John C. Brown
(Jack) [Ph.D., Biochemistry, North
Carolina State University], Professor. Jack's
research concerns the immune system, with a general focus upon autoimmune
responses; and, a specific focus upon the molecular and genetic mechanisms
involved in the disease, systemic lupus erythematosus.
EMail Jack
- Matthew Buechner
(Matthew) [Ph.D., Molecular Biology, University of Wisconsin
(Madison)],
Assistant Professor. Matthew's research concerns the genetic study of
epithelial cell function through investigation of the nematode Caenorhabditis
elegans.
EMail Matthew
- Laurence R. Draper
(Larry) [Ph.D., Microbiology, University
of Chicago]
Professor. Larry's research involves the study of the contribution of the
immune system's response against oral bacteria, to the development of
periodontal disease. The work focuses upon the cytokine, interleukin-1,
and bone-resorbing osteoclasts.
Larry received the 1997 J. Michael Young Academic Advisor Award and also
received one of the 1997 Chancellor's Teaching Awards. Congratulations
from all of us, Larry!
EMail Larry
- Susan M. Egan
(Susan) [Ph.D., Microbiology, Cornell
University]
Assistant Professor. Susan's research examines the molecular biology of
gene regulation in E. coli, with a focus upon the L-rhamnose
catabolic genes, and the association of L-rhamnose regulator genes with
the AraC family of regulatory proteins.
EMail Susan
- Delbert M. Shankel (Del) - Retired - [Ph.D., Microbiology, University of Texas-Austin, Professor Emeritus]. Del's research
focused upon the antmutagenic effects of various naturally-occurring
substances, on the mutability of various bacterial strains by known
mutagenic agents.
Link to Del
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