Studying molecular mechanisms of transcription factor mediated pathways and to discover small molecules that target specific transcription factor conformation. Design, synthesis and evaluation of inducers, substrates and inhibitors of drug metabolizing enzymes. We explore new chemical space by employing state-of-the-art Omics guided structure determination techniques to probe protein interactome and discover new drugs against a variety of diseases including diabetes and cancer.
Disciplines: Pharmacology And Toxicology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics
Student Skill-Set Needed: Aptitude and Attitude to learn new things. Working knowledge of Organic chemistry and Basic computer skills.
Compensation: Academic Credit, Salary / Stipend, Volunteer, Work Study
Available: Fall, Spring, Summer
Website:
http://medicine.buffalo.edu/content/medicine/faculty/profile.html?ubit=rajendra
For further information on this opportunity, or to apply, contact:
Faculty Member: Rajendram Rajnarayanan
Department: Pharmacology And Toxicology
Office: 111 Farber Hall
Phone: (716)829-2130
Email: rajendra@buffalo.edu