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Courses
CHEM 4375/5375 – Biochemistry
CHEM 4481 – Advanced Biochemistry Lab I
CHEM 5383 – Molecular Biology and Genetics
CHEM 5387 – Nucleic Acids
CHEM 4382 – Advanced Biochemistry Lab II
CHEM 4299 – Undergraduate research
CHEM 4371 – Directed Study
CHEM 5199/5299/5399 – Thesis Research
Current and previous students
48) Supervisor / Chair, Applied Research Project, “Characterizing the anti-cancer mechanisms of Rooperol”, Status: In Progress. (November 1, 2019 – Present). Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Christian Cifuentes, Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science.
47) Supervisor / Chair, Applied Research Project, “Optimization of plasmid transformation protocol in E. coli cells”, Status: In Progress. (October 30, 2019 – Present). Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Benjamin Collier, Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science.
46) Supervisor / Chair, Applied Research Project, “Correlation of p42.3 gene expression with adult and pediatric cancer patient survival”, Status: In Progress. (October 1, 2019 – Present). Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Reagan Webber, Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science.
45) Supervisor / Chair, Applied Research Project, “Overexpression of miR-124 and miR-506 in neuroblastoma cells using expression vectors”, Status: In Progress. (October 1, 2019 – Present). Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Robert Tomestic, Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science.
44) Supervisor / Chair, Applied Research Project, “Identifying miR-506-3p target genes that regulate neuroblastoma cell differentiation”, Status: In Progress. (October 1, 2019 – Present). Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Tehya McClendon, Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science.
43 Member, Candidacy Exam, “Advances in aptamer discovery and application”, Status: Completed. (September 9, 2019 – November 22, 2019). Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Rebecca Marks, Graduate, Master of Art.
42) Supervisor / Chair, Master’s Thesis, “Cell Cycle Regulator SAPCD2 as a Novel Oncogene in Pediatric Neuroblastoma”, Status: In Progress. (August 26, 2019 – Present). Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Amy Baker, Graduate, Master of Science.
41) Supervisor / Chair, Applied Research Project, “Novel anti-cancer drugs for neuroblastoma and melanoma”, Status: In Progress. (June 2019 – Present). Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Liana Tamez, Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science.
40) Supervisor / Chair, Applied Research Project, “miR-506-3p regulate expression of transcription factors PLAGL2 and MYCN in neuroblastoma”, Status: Completed. (April 2, 2019 – June 4, 2019). Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Collin Bryant, Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science.
39) Supervisor / Chair, Applied Research Project, “Discovering target genes of miR-506-3p that mediates its tumor suppressive function”, Status: Completed. (January 22, 2019 – May 6, 2019). Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Kaitlin Walla, Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science.
38) Member, Master’s Thesis, “Novel neuroblastoma differentiation agents”, Status: In Progress. (October 2018 – Present). Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Breana Laguera, Graduate, Master of Science.
37) Member, Master’s Thesis, “Synthesis of Caffeic acid phenethyl amide and analogues for cytotoxicity analysis to improve metabolic stability”, Status: In Progress. (October 2018 – Present). Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Mauricio Jemal, Graduate, Master of Science.
36) Supervisor / Chair, Applied Research Project, “Improve DNA gel electrophoresis protocol”, Status: Completed. (October 2018 – May). Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Seth Paniagua, Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science.
35) Supervisor / Chair, Project, “Indentification of Anti-cancer drugs for neuroblastoma”, Status: In Progress. (October 2018 – August 2019). Biology, Texas State University.
Student(s): Andrew Gonzales, Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science.
34) Supervisor / Chair, Master’s Thesis, “Characterizing the anti-cancer activity of three novel differentiation-inducing compounds”, Status: In Progress. (September 2018 – present). Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Alex Oviedo, Graduate, Master of Science.
33) Supervisor / Chair, Master’s Thesis, “Determining the cellular response of neuroblastoma cells to miR-506-3p expression”, Status: In Progress. (September 2018 – present). Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Nathaniel Belnap, Graduate, Master of Science.
32) Supervisor / Chair, Applied Research Project, “Identifying synthetic compounds that induce neurbolastoma cel death and differentiation”, Status: Completed. (September 2018 – May 2019). Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Courtney Steed, Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science.
31) Supervisor / Chair, Applied Research Project, “Identifying natural products that induce neurbolastoma cel death”, Status: Completed. (August 2018 – May 2019). Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Carlos Duenas, Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science.
30) Supervisor / Chair, Applied Research Project, “Anti-cancer activity of light sensitive compounds”, Status: Completed. (July 2018 – May 2019). Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Amy Baker, Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science.
29) Supervisor / Chair, Applied Research Project, “correlation of candidate oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes with cancer patient survival”, Status: Completed. (July 2018 – May 2019). Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Soroush Omidvarnia, Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science.
28) Supervisor / Chair, Project, “Mechanisms by which miR-506-3p regulates MYCN expression in neuroblastoma cells”, Status: Completed. (October 2017 – May 2018). Biology, Texas State University.
Student(s): Ashley Engbrock, Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science.
27) Member, Master’s Thesis, “Role of spontaneous DNA damage and single-stranded DNA in generation of enlarged G2 phase cells in rad52 mutants of Saccharomyces cerevisiae”, Status: Completed. (January 2017 – December 2018). Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Corbin England, Graduate, Master of Science.
26) Supervisor / Chair, Project, “Novel compounds that induce neuroblastoma cell differentiation and reduce cell survival”, Status: Completed. (August 2017 – August 2018). Biology, Texas State University.
Student(s): Evelynn Shanks, Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science.
25) Supervisor / Chair, Applied Research Project, “Making protein ladder used for Western blot analysis”, Status: Completed. (October 2017 – May 2018). Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Luke Fuller, Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science.
24) Supervisor / Chair, Undergraduate Research, “Culturing neuroblastoma cell lines”, Status: In Progress. (October 2017 – May 2018). Biology, Texas State University.
Student(s): Holase Howard, Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science.
23) Supervisor / Chair, Undergraduate Research, “Culturing neuroblastoma cell lines”, Status: In Progress. (October 2017 – May 2018). Biology, Texas State University.
Student(s): Vivianna Cavazos, Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science.
22) Supervisor / Chair, Applied Research Project, “Identifying cytotoxic rooperol analogs for neuroblastoma cells”, Status: In Progress. (September 2017 – May 2018). Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Mary Rodebaugh, Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science.
21) Member, Master’s Thesis, “Stability studies of rooperol and analogues by in vitro metabolism with HPLC/MS detection”, Status: Completed. (September 2017 – May 2019). Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Amanda Bohanon, Graduate, Master of Science.
20) Member, Master’s Thesis, “Glucuronide prodrug of a naturally derived cytotoxic product”, Status: Completed. (September 2017 – May 2019). Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Brandie Tylor, Graduate, Master of Science.
19) Supervisor / Chair, Master’s Thesis, “Determining the Function of Vacuolar (H+)-ATPase in Regulating Neuroblastoma Cell Survival and Differentiation”, Status: Completed. (January 23, 2017 – May 2018). Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Geraldo Medrano, Graduate, Master of Science.
18) Member, Master’s Thesis, “Mechanisms of Cell Death Caused by Photothermal Ablation of Cancer Cells Mediated by Conductive Polymer Nanoparticles.”, Status: Completed. (November 1, 2016 – May 2018). Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Madeline Huff, Graduate, Master of Science.
17) Supervisor / Chair, Applied Research Project, “miR-506-3p regulates MYCN expression in neuroblastoma through down regulation of RXRα, specifically truncated RXRα“, Status: Completed. (January 19, 2016 – May 5, 2018). Biology/Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Spencer Shelton, Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science.
16) Supervisor / Chair, Applied Research Project, “Overexpression of VATP06E in neuroblastoma cells”, Status: Completed. (October 2017 – March 2018). Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Raul Nava, Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science.
15) Supervisor / Chair, Undergraduate Research, “ Novel anti-cancer mechanisms in neuroblastoma”, Status: Completed. (January 24, 2017 – December 2017). Biology, Texas State University.
Student(s): Cox Grant, Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science.
14) Supervisor / Chair, Master’s Thesis, “Investigation of the therapeutic potential of miR-506-3p in neuroblastoma”, Status: Completed. (October 1, 2015 – August 2017). Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Michaela Sousares, Graduate, Master of Science.
13) Supervisor / Chair, Master’s Thesis, “Investigation of the the role of CDKN3 in neuroblastoma cell differentiation”, Status: Completed. (October 1, 2015 – August 2017). Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Veronica Partridge, Graduate, Master of Science.
12) Supervisor / Chair, Applied Research Project, “Novel compounds that reduce neuroblastoma survival”, Status: Completed. (January 18, 2017 – July 2017). Biology, Texas State University.
Student(s): Derek Rodriguez, Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science.
11) Member, Master’s Thesis, “Aptamer targeted drug delivery and cell-surface biomarker identification for hepatocellular carcinoma”, Status: Completed. (July 1, 2016 – July 2017). Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Elizabeth McIvor, Graduate, Master of Science.
10) Supervisor / Chair, Undergraduate Research, “ Novel anti-cancer mechanisms in neuroblastoma”, Status: Completed. (January 20, 2017 – May 2017). Biology, Texas State University.
Student(s): Michael Jones, Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science.
9) Supervisor / Chair, Applied Research Project, “Novel compounds that reduce neuroblastoma survival”, Status: Completed. (August 29, 2016 – May 2017). Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Jordan Johnson, Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science.
8) Member, Master’s Thesis, “Sphaeropsidin A for Cancer Treatment”, Status: Completed. (January 1, 2016 – May 2017). Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Robert Scott, Graduate, Master of Science.
7) Supervisor / Chair, Undergraduate research, “ Novel anti-cancer mechanisms in neuroblastoma”, Status: Completed. (September 8, 2015 – May 2017). Biology, Texas State University.
Student(s): Christian Teague, Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science.
6) Member, Master’s Thesis, “DNA double-strand break repair deficiency is associated with changes in cell cycling and cell morphology in Saccharomyces cerevisiae”, Status: In Progress. (September 1, 2015 – May 2017). Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Monica Weis, Graduate, Master of Science.
5) Member, Master’s Thesis, “Quantitive assessment of changes in cellular morphology and cell division number during telomere-initiated senescence in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae”, Status: Completed. (January 1, 2016 – December 2016). Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Shubha Malla, Graduate, Master of Science.
4) Supervisor / Chair, Applied Research Project, “Oncogenic role of p42.3 in lung cancer”, Status: Completed. (March 6, 2016 – November 1, 2016). Biology, Texas State University.
Student(s): Daniel Hernandez, Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science.
3) Member, Master’s Thesis, “Role of genes affecting telomere lengths, chromatin remodeling, and cell cycle checkpoints in maintenance of chromosome stability in Yeast YKU70 mutant”, Status: Completed. (January 1, 2016 – July 2016). Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Angelica Riojas, Graduate, Master of Science.
2) Supervisor / Chair, Undergraduate Research, “ Optimizing neuroblastoma cell culturing techniques”, Status: Completed. (January 29, 2016 – May 9, 2016). Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Victoria Sanchez, Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science.
1) Supervisor / Chair, Undergraduate Research, “ Optimizing neuroblastoma cell culturing techniques”, Status: Completed. (January 20, 2016 – May 9, 2016). Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas State University.
Student(s): Cullen Nisson, Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science.