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Infectious Diseases

Bastian, Neil
4B347 UUMC
Phone: 581-8812
Email: neil.bastian@hsc.utah.edu

General Research Interest: Study of molybdenum-containing DMSO reductase, used as a model for molybdenum cofactor of deficiency disease; study of iron-containing nitric oxide synthase, a key enzyme in mammalian defense against infection.

Student Participation: Enzyme purification, enzyme kinetics, bacterial & mammalian cell culture, spectroscopic studies of purified enzymes.

Background Needed: Laboratory experience (ie freshman chemistry lab) would be helpful.

Outside Majors: Chemistry, Biology, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dental.

Key Words: Metallo-enzymes, Nitric Oxide, Spectroscopy, Kinetics.

Student generated projects may be considered.


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