
DC
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: Department of Chemistry
Office location and address
Room 188A, Chemistry Building
409 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville,
Virginia
22903
Publications
Sponsored Awards
MD-CMCP Structural Dynamics of the Exocytotic Fusion Machine in Neurons
Source: U.S. NIH Institute of General Medical Science
July 01, 2017 – June 30, 2023
AS-CHEM Molecular Mechanisms of Membrane Transport
Source: U.S. NIH Institute of General Medical Science
April 01, 2019 – December 31, 2022
AS-CHEM Molecular basis of metal acquisition by an intravacuolar pathogen
Source: Tufts University
September 09, 2020 – June 30, 2022
AS-CHEM Upgrade of Bruker EPR Spectrometer
Source: U.S. NIH Office of the Director
April 20, 2018 – April 19, 2020
AS-CHEM Molecular Mechanisms of Membrane Transport
Source: U.S. NIH Institute of General Medical Science
September 01, 2014 – March 31, 2019
AS-CHEM Characterize Liposomal Doxorubicin employing Electron Spin Resonance & Spin Labeling techniques
Source: Zydus Worldwide DMCC
September 01, 2017 – March 31, 2018
Structural Dynamics of Presynaptic Membrane Fusion
Source: U.S. NIH Institute of General Medical Science
July 01, 2011 – June 30, 2017
AS-CHEM Characterize Liposomal Doxorubicin employing Electron Spin Resonance & Spin Labeling techniques
Source: Zydus Worldwide DMCC
January 15, 2016 – January 25, 2017
AS-CHEM Molecular Mechanisms of Membrane Transport
Source: U.S. NIH Institute of General Medical Science
December 01, 2008 – November 30, 2013
Courses
Credits: 3
Introduces the components of biological macromolecules and the principles behind their observed structures. Examines the means by which enzymes catalyze transformations of other molecules, emphasizing the chemical principles involved, and describes key metabolic cycles and pathways, the enzymes that catalyze these reactions, and the ways in which these pathways are regulated. Three class hours (Y) Prerequisites: One year of biochemistry; one year of organic chemistry; one semester of thermodyanmics.
Credits: 3
Covers three main areas: (1) the structure and function of biological membranes, (2) complex biochemical systems and processes, including photosynthesis, oxidative phosphorylation, vision, neurotransmission, hormonal regulation, muscle contraction and microtubules, and (3) molecular biology, including DNA metabolism, protein synthesis, regulation of gene expression and recombinant DNA methodology. Three class hours,. (Y) Prerequistes: CHEM 7430 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
Provides professional development for graduate students concerning the theory & practice of scientific research. To familiarize students with faculty research and the tools for research. Students attend a series of faculty research presentations & additional lectures concerning library & research resources. Requires to attend departmental seminars & colloquia to expand their knowledge of current experimental & theoretical frontiers in chemistry.
Credits: 1–12
This course is for visiting research students participating in the BIMS Visiting Research Graduate Trianeeship Program (VRGTP). Students in this course are dual enrolled in their home institution and will participate in research for a minimum of 4 semesters. The research will assist them in completing their degree at their home institution. Non-degree students.
Credits: 1–12
Research in Membrane Biochemistry
Credits: 1–12
For doctoral dissertation following advancement to PhD candidacy.
Credits: 1–12
For doctoral research, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.