Understanding the
Role of Proteases in Human Disease
The Center for Protease Research has broad-based research programs to provide fundamental information on how proteases, key biological players, impact several diseases. The biological role played by matrix metalloproteinases and histone deacetylases in cancer, arthritis, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, and asthma is being investigated.
Core Facilities
The Center for Protease Research supports innovative discovery through two specialized core facilities designed to advance research and help investigators achieve their scientific goals. Together, these facilities provide essential expertise, instrumentation, and resources that support a wide range of biological research.
Core Biology Facility
Equipped with advanced instrumentation and resources to support molecular biology and cell culture research, enabling investigators to explore complex biological systems with precision.
Core Synthesis Facility
Offers analytical services and small-molecule synthesis tailored for biological applications, supporting the development and characterization of compounds essential to protease research.
