My research expertise focuses on how DNA repair contributes to the mechanism of action for chemotherapeutics that damage DNA. We uncover how DNA repair pathways work, how cancer chemotherapy damages DNA, and how DNA repair renders cancer cells sensitive or resistant to chemotherapeutic agents that damage DNA.
Biographical Profile
College
College of Pharmacy
Department
Drug Discovery & Biomed Sci.
Tenure Status
Tenured
International Activity
International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Research
Countries
India, United Kingdom
Institutional Focus Areas
Biomedical Sciences, Nanotechnology
Extended Residence in Foreign Country
Yes
(United Kingdom)
Interest Background
Do you include students in your research?
Undergraduates and Graduates
Interest Keywords
DNA repair, cancer chemotherapy
Institutional Focus Areas
Biomedical Sciences, Nanotechnology
Personal Focus Areas
DNA repair, cancer chemotherapy
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
1999
Harvard School of Public Health
Boston, Massachusetts
post-doc
Genetic Toxicology
1996
University College London
London, England
PhD
Molecular Pharmacology
1992
Furman University
Greenville, South Carolina
MS
Chemistry
1991
Furman University
Greenville, South Carolina
BS
Chemistry
Memberships & Professional Activities
Dates
Type
Description
Institution/Entity
2014
Membership
member
American Association for Cancer Research
2014
Membership
member
American Chemical Society
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
1999 - 2005
Assistant Professor, College of Pharmacy, University of South Carolina
2005 - Present
Associate Professor, tenured, College of Pharmacy, University of South Carolina
2006 - 2010
Director of Graduate Studies, College of Pharmacy, University of South Carolina
2009
Cross-tenured, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
2019
Award
Distinguished Research Service Award
University of South Carolina
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