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Chemistry & Biochemisty Research Students
some recent research students:
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Matthew Durham
2008 summer & 2007 summer
advisor: Dr. Pyenta
two projects:
1. Design of a GFP-encoding vector compatible for transfection into Bacillus Thuringiensis.
2. Investigation of antibody IgG structure in solution using FRET analysis.
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Tim Fliegel
2007 summer
advisor: Dr. Donnay
2006 summer
advisor: Dr. Jeffery
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Madeline Manning
2007 summer
advisor: Dr. Pyenta
Design of a GFP-encoding vector compatible for transfection into Bacillus Thuringiensis.
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Len Kim
2006 summer
advisor: Dr. Pyenta
Liquid chromatography analysis of fluorescently tagged IgE.
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Catrina Reed
2005 summer & 2006 summer
advisor: Dr. Pyenta
Dr. Pyenta and I are working on fluorescently tagging a bacterium by transfecting GFP plasmids into the bacterium's own genetic code through electroporation. The bacterium, Bacillus Thuringiensis, is a bioinsecticide that that produces a delta-endotoxin during sporulation which is toxic to some insects. If successful, we will be able to track the bacterium through the intestinal tract of various insects and test its effectiveness as a bioinsecticide.
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Eric Palmer
2005 summer
advisor: Dr. Pyenta
I am doing research in fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) of monoclonal antibodies. To determine size and conformation of these antibodies, namely IgG, would be beneficial both to the pharmaceutical and academia world. Most of this research thus far has been trying to develope improved fluorescencent probes through conjugation of previously untested pairs. Hopefully, the new probes will lead to a further in-depth look into the structure and functionalities of IgG.
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Jessica Crawford
2004 summer
advisor: Dr. Jeffery
Synthesis of a Double-Headed Nucleoside through Knoevenagel/Aldol Pathway
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Jennifer Codding
2004 summer
advisor: Dr. Jeffery
Synthesis of a novel carbohydrate toward Double-Headed Nucleosides: via Grignard Reagent
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Zana & Jennifer
2002 summer
advisor: Dr. Jeffery
-working with the NMR
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