Profiles in "Biochemistry" Expertise Area

  • Frasch has developed new assays to examine the rotation of single molecules of molecular motor proteins under a microscope.
  • Associate Research Professor J. Charles Chapuis screens labs of potential new anticancer drugs from marine, insect, and plant natural products; manages microbiology laboratories, and works on drug discovery.
  • JoAnn Williams is a member of the Center for Bioenergy and Photosynthesis and has developed the bacterial reaction center as an experimental system for probing the requirements for oxidation reactions.
  • Wilson-Rawls' research focuses on understanding the regulation of cell fate during development and regeneration with an emphasis on skeletal muscle stem cells and gametogenesis.
  • Omar Khdour’s research focuses on the vital role of mitochondrial energy metabolism in human health, wellness, and disease.
  • Yixin Shi’s research is focused on molecular biology, bacteriology and biochemistry. Shi analyzes the virulent elements necessary for bacterial survival in host environments.
  • Dr. Shengxi Chen focuses on developing new therapeutic agents for treatment of breast cancers; and developing new detection methods to diagnose dengue and SAR-CoV-2 RNAs . 
  • Assistant professor at ASU's School of Molecular Sciences. Wang's research interests are in studies of biophysical and biochemical mechanisms of cellular processes.