Micah Abrams
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Micah Abrams, Ph.D. |
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Lance Bridges
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Lance Bridges, Ph.D. |
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My research interest involves how a family of proteases expressed by human lymphocytes are regulated by biochemical interactions, and how disruption of these interactions may lead to abnormal conditions such as chronic inflammation.
Nolan Carter
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Nolan Carter, Ph.D. |
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My research interests include investigation of the mechanisms by which antitumor agents damage nucleic acids as well as the independent synthesis and characterization of DNA lesions.
Course materials can be found on WebCT
COURSES TAUGHT: Physiological Chemistry I (CHEM 1402), Physiological Chemistry II (CHEM 2450), Organic Chemistry I (CHEM 2401), Organic Chemistry II (CHEM 3411)
Pat Desrochers
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Patrick J. Desrochers, Ph.D. |
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My research involves the chemistry of nickel and its interactions with amino acids and hydrogen sources. These interactions are related to the biochemistry of this metal; in some bacteria nature uses nickel to catalyze commercially significant reactions. The association of nickel with sulfur in the form of cysteine is a common theme in this chemistry. Some reactions catalyzed by nickel-enzymes include the consumption and production of hydrogen gas and methane generation from rotting vegetation. Both hydrogen and methane are attractive as alternative fuels. My laboratory studies new complexes of nickel and sulfur in order to understand how the association of nickel with cysteine is useful in these kinds of reactions. Nickel interactions with hydride sources, including borohydride and aluminohydride are another interest. These nickel hydrides are being investigated for their reactivity as selective organic reductants and as potential hydrogen storage media for fuel cell applications. Commercially, this chemistry is related to interactions in nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries and the industrial production of partially hydrogenated vegetable oils that use nickel-based catalysts.
Course materials can be found on specific links to each of the courses listed below.
COURSES TAUGHT: Fundamentals of Chemistry (CHEM 1301), Chemistry in Society (CHEM 1400), College Chemistry I and II (CHEM 1450 and Chem 1451), Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry (CHEM 3360), Advanced Inorganic Laboratory (CHEM 3150), Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (CHEM 4380), Bioinorganic Chemistry (CHEM 4385).
Cameron Dorey
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Cameron Dorey, Ph.D. |
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Kyle Felling
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Kyle Felling, Ph.D. |
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My research interests include the preparation, characterization, and utility of novel fluorine compounds; synthesis of fluorocarbon dendrimers and hyperbranched polymers; fluorine-containing amines; functionalized highly-fluorinated compounds for molecular electronic applications; membrane materials for light-limiting applications.
Course materials can be found on WebCT
COURSES TAUGHT: College Chemistry I (CHEM 1450), College Chemistry II (CHEM 1451), Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry (CHEM 3360), Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (CHEM 4380), Advanced Inorganic Laboratory (CHEM 3150)
Lori Isom
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Lori Isom, Ph.D. |
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My research involves investigating the effect of cation binding on DNA structure. The deformation induced in DNA structure upon cation binding possibly contributes to gene expression, DNA replication, and may be important in the development and progression of cancer. We use primarily computational and structural biological methods to detect, describe and quantify the types of deformation induced in DNA upon cation binding.
Melissa Kelley
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Melissa Kelley, Ph.D. |
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Vitamin A (retinol) and its analogs, retinoids, are essential for many critical life processes including vision, reproduction, cellular differentiation, bone development, and apoptosis. All-trans-retinoic acid and its isomer 9-cis-retinoic acid are biologically active metabolites of retinol. These compounds function as ligands for retinoid receptors, which mediate gene expression and control cellular processes throughout an organism’s lifetime. In recent years, retinoids have gained much attention as chemotherapeutic agents but are limited in their use due to toxicity. Synthetic retinoids have been tested on a variety of cancer cell lines and have shown to have biological activity and lower toxicity when compared to naturally occurring retinoids. One of the projects of my laboratory is to investigate the metabolism of these synthetic retinoids. Using lipid extraction techniques and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), metabolites will be extracted, separated, and isolated. The objective of these studies is to identify new synthetic retinoid metabolites that may be more biologically active and less toxic than previously developed retinoids. A second project of my laboratory is to examine retinoid metabolism and its relationship with type 2 diabetes. The objective of this project is to determine if retinoid metabolism is altered during type 2 diabetes and how retinoids may play a role in treating type 2 diabetes.
Paul Krause
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Paul Krause |
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Currently I am interested in the application of technology to the teaching of introductory chemistry courses. My major research concentration had been in the area of vibrational spectroscopy particularly in structural analysis. Outreach to K-12 is also a passion where chemical demonstrations are performed in hopes of stimulating interest in science among young students. I also advise the large number of pre-pharmacy students at UCA. Information about this program can be found on my web site.
COURSES TAUGHT: College Chemistry I and II, Advanced Topics, Oxford Tutorial Mentor, Honors College Thesis Mentor
Jerry Manion
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Jerry Manion, Ph.D. |
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I am currently employed half-time by the University. My duties involve teaching organic chemistry where I enjoy developing new laboratory exercises for students. In addition, I assist other faculty with NMR applications and act as the chair of the premedical advisory committee.
Other Links Organic Chemistry I , Organic Chemistry II , Arkansas Junior Academy of Science
Don Perry
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Donald A. Perry, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Chemistry Curriculum Vitae |
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Much of the important chemistry that occurs in the world occurs on a surface. A surface in chemical terms is really the interface between two different phases (gas/solid, gas/liquid, liquid/solid). My research focuses on the chemistry of surfaces. Currently, I have several projects in which undergraduate students can participate.
Karen Steelman
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Karen Steelman, Ph. D |
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Richard Tarkka
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Richard Tarkka, Ph.D. |
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I am an assistant professor. My research interests are in organic chemistry. I teach Organic Chemistry I and II, Organic Spectroscopy (spring semesters), and Physiological Chemistry II (fall semesters).
Bill Taylor
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William S. Taylor, Ph.D. |
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My work focuses on the chemistry of gas phase ions with a variety of small molecules. In particular, I am interested in parameters influencing the product formation in reactions involving the activation of bonds by gas phase metal ions. The essential goal of this work is to gain a fundamental understanding of factors influencing reaction outcomes; however, these processes also have potential implications with respect to catalysis.
COURSES TAUGHT: Physical Chemistry II, College Chemistry I, Chemistry in Society, Advanced Analytical Chemistry.
K.C. Weaver
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K. C. Weaver, Ph.D. |
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Faith Yarberry
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Faith Yarberry, Ph.D. |
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