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Structural analysis and characterization of glycosaminoglycans using mass spectrometry
Organic and medicinal chemistry; carbohydrate chemistry; glycomimetics; drug design and development with emphasis on multi-drug resistant infectious diseases
Characterization of surface-active organics in marine and anthropogenic aerosol
particles and their effects on particle growth and water uptake
Lipidomic and metabolomic analyses of antimicrobial resistant pathogens using ion mobility and mass spectrometry
The role and assembly of transition metal centers in metalloenzymes and metalloproteins.
The Leach lab employs mass spectrometry, imaging, glycosylation, metabolism, environmental exposure (infectious disease, ionizing radiation, emerging pollutants).
Our research is focused on functional polymer interfaces. We are
currently developing methodologies and platforms that can be used
to study biological lubrication, patterning of cellular components in
two and 3 dimensions, patterning of glycosaminoglycans to study
nerve regeneration, 3D printing of biodegradable scaffolds, and antimicrobial coatings.
Development of synthetic organic methodologies to produce active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Microwave-promoted synthesis of bioactive amines.
Enzymes involved in amino acid, especially tryptophan, metabolism which may be drug
targets for cancer, hypertension and neurodegenerative diseases.
Development of biorothogonal protein modification techniques, novel caging groups, and photoactivatable antitumor antibiotics.
Structural biology of transcription regulation, steroid hormone activation and breast cancer.
Nanoparticle-based imaging and drug delivery; radiation therapy and photodynamic therapy