Ph.D. Chemistry - UC Davis- 2007 Post-doctoral - Duke University 2007-2008

Enzyme Inhibition a) Small molecule inhibitor design b) Combinatorial methods - synthesis of target compounds c) Inhibitor Assay Development & screening of potential inhibitors d) Kinetic analysis of identified enzyme inhibitors Acid Tolerant Enzymes - Characterization/Identification a) UV-Vis based assay development b) Substrate Identification c) Kinetic Analysis