Biochemistry

Dr. John Cavanagh

 William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor Of Molecular And Structural Biochemistry

Development and application of new, non-toxic, anti-biofilm agents. Bacterial proteins involved in decision-making processes. Nuclear magnetic resonance. Calcium-binding proteins and Alzheimer's disease.

Areas of Expertise
Biochemistry
Colleges
CALS

Dr. Hosni Hassan

 Professor Of Microbiology, Biochemistry, Toxicology And Food Science

Chemistry and biology of oxygen free radicals that are toxic/mutagenic and cause aging, cancer and Lou Gehrig's disease. The roles of antioxidant enzymes in protecting cells from oxygen toxicity and mutagenicity.

Areas of Expertise
Biochemistry
Food Science
Microbiology
Toxicology
Colleges
CALS

Dr. E. Stuart Maxwell

 Professor Of Biochemistry

Biochemistry; molecular biochemistry; genomics; biosynthesis; RNA structure and function and how that affects cell growth and differentiation.

Areas of Expertise
Biochemistry
Colleges
CALS

Dr. William Miller

 William Neal Reynolds Professor Of Biochemistry

Transcription factors regulating reproduction. Mammalian female reproductive system and infertility problems. Gene regulation by steroid and peptide hormones.

Areas of Expertise
Biochemistry
Colleges
CALS