 Dr.
Mukund Sibi, Professor / Chemistry -
Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Sibi
Group Webpage
The Center is led by Dr. Mukund P. Sibi, James A. Meier and University Distinguished Professor, and 2008 winner of the Arthur C. Cope Scholar Award. Dr. Sibi was key to the program's inception in 2001. |
Investigators: |
Dr.
Glenn Dorsam, Assistant Professor / Biochemistry
Dorsam Lab
Dr. Dorsam has established a research program based on the epigenetic transcriptional regulation controlling how cells proliferate and differentiate. He is specifically interested in the investigation of molecular mechanisms governing Ikaros-mediated transcriptional regulation of vasoactive intestinal peptide receptor-1 (VPACR-1) in T lymphocytes. |
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 Dr.
Gregory Cook, Professor / Synthetic Organic
Chemistry
Cook
Group Webpage
Dr. Cook has initiated a vigorous program in the application of organometallic
catalysis to organic synthesis with a focus on the preparation of unnatural
amino acids. His group will use their amino acid expertise in the development
of new protease inhibitors. |
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 Dr. Bin
Guo, Associate Professor / Pharmaceutical Sciences
Guo Group
Webpage
Dr. Guo has established a research program to study the regulation of
cancer cell apoptosis. He is interested in the investigation of the molecular
mechanisms that control cancer cell death in response to chemotherapeutic
drugs. |
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 Dr.
Jane Schuh, Associate Professor / Immunology
Dr. Schuh's research program examines the development and maintenance
of allergic asthma in an experimental murine model. She is particularly
interested in the biology of chronic outcomes of the disease. |
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 Dr Sangita Sinha, Assistant Professor / Molecular Biophysics
sangita.sinha@ndsu.edu
Research interests are in structural biology with a focus on autophagy. |
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 Dr Peggy Biga, Assistant Professor / Biological Sciences
peggy.biga@ndsu.edu
Comparative Growth and Nutritional Physiology. Molecular and hormonal regulation of muscle growth and metabolism in vertebrates. Identification of the inter-regulation of muscle growth and regeneration and metabolic dysfunction utilizing murine and piscine model organisms. Characterization of model organism systems for muscle wasting disorder and regeneration. |
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 Dr Kendra Greenlee, Assistant Professor / Biological Sciences
kendra.green@ndsu.edu
Insect Physiology and Immunology. Research interests include body size variation and respiratory system physiology in insects, with an emphasis on the effects of hypoxia on respiratory functions and molting. I am also interested in insect immunity and the response to bacterial and parasite infections..
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 Dr John McEvoy, Associate Professor / Veterinary & Microbiological Sciences
john.mcevoy@ndsu.edu
Pathogenic Microbiology. Research Interests:
Cryptosporidium virulence factors and mechanisms of pathogenesis. Academic Interests:
Microbial pathogenesis.
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 Dr Chengwen Sun, Assistant Professor / Pharmaceutical Sciences
chengwen.sun@ndsu.edu
Cardiovascular Pharmacology. My current research is focused on central blood pressure regulation and pathogenesis of hypertension to identify novel targets for the treatment of hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases.
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 Dr Katie Reindl, Assistant Professor / Biological Sciences
katie.reindl@ndsu.edu
Dr Reindl's research program is aimed at validating new drug targets for cancer treatment. Currently, her lab group is investigating the expression, function, and regulation of peptide deformylase (PDF) and methionine aminopeptidase 1D (MAP1D), two potential molecular targets in various cancers.
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 Dr Steven Qian, Assistant Professor / Pharmaceutical Sciences
steven.qian@ndsu.edu
Dr Qian is studying the roles of lipid metabolites from lipid peroxidation during progression/treatment of human diseases, including cancer. His group utilizes a novel technique, HPLC/ESR/MS, along with molecular biological techniques to assess the relationship between lipid-derived inflammatory molecules and COX/LOX expression during disease development/treatment.
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 Dr Pinjing Zhao, Assistant Professor / Organometallic Chemistry and Catalysis
pinjing.zhao@ndsu.edu
Research in the Zhao group focuses on mechanism-based rational design of new transition metal catalysis and applications towards synthesis of drugs and drug-like molecules.
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Two Core Facilities play an integral part of the Center for Protease Research.They are designed to assist principle investigators with biomedical research and are excellent resources for assistance with data analysis, research consultations, and use of Core equipment.
Core Facility Managers:
 Dr Tao Wang, Research Assistant Professor / Chemistry & Biochemistry
t.wang@ndsu.edu
Tao is the manager of our Core Biology Facility, which includes Tissue Culture, Molecular Biology, and Bioassay labs.
Visit the Core Biology Facility at:
www.ndsu.edu/cpr/biology
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Dr Ganesh Bala, Research Scientist / Chemistry & Biochemistry
n.balasubramanian@ndsu.edu
Ganesh manages the Core Synthesis & Analytical Services Facility, which specializes in the synthesis of small molecules for biomedical applications.
Visit the Core Synthesis Facility at:
www.ndsu.edu/cpr/synthesis
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