My research interests involve the isolation, design, and synthesis of small molecule inhibitors of biological systems. My lab currently has funded projects that focus on the development of inhibitors of /Plasmodium falciparum/, the most virulent malarial parasite in humans, and of plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1), a human protein implicated in thrombosis, atherosclerosis, and myocardial infarction. In addition, we are also interested in the isolation and identification of PAI-1 inhibitors from natural sources, such as green tea.

Courses Taught at EMU:

Fundementals of Organic and Biochem (Chem 120)
Organic Chemistry (Chem 371-373)
Advanced Organic Chemistry (Chem 571)
Organic Spectroscopy (Chem 572)

Professional Affiliations:

American Chemical Society