David Anderson Email & Phone Number

Coralville, IA

Perform small molecule research and development in support of oligonucleotide production.

Instructed undergraduate students in general chemistry, organic chemistry, nutrition, and advanced organic chemistry; directed undergraduate research.

190 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126

• Prepare and present material for classroom lectures to ensure student learning
• Supervise students to ensure the use of appropriate and safe scientific techniques and laboratory methodologies

• Studied and researched dopamine metabolism and oxidation in regards to Parkinson’s disease.
• Successfully characterized the reactivity and chemical behavior of oxidative dopamine intermediates involved in Parkinson’s disease.
• Performed structural elucidation of reactive dopamine metabolites.
• Collaborated with other investigators in order to solve research problems.
• Investigated the affects of anti-oxidants on the reactivity of amino acids with dopamine metabolites.
• Developed and optimized synthetic pathways for laboratory research materials.

• Performed synthetic organic chemical research for a process chemistry group in the Manufacturing Science and Technology division of the Global Pharmaceutical Operations group.
• Developed methodology for the synthesis of 5-lipoxygenase inhibitors.
• Optimized stereospecific synthesis of a small molecule drug candidate.

• Worked as a personal trainer for the Courts Plus Fitness Department.
• Designed and supervised training programs for members.
• Performed fitness evaluations for members.

• Performed laboratory tasks for the Research and Development Department.
• Operated analytical instrumentation and collected data.
• Performed quality control and product research and development, including preparation of new and established products and analysis of production materials.

• Worked as a teaching assistant for the Chemistry Department.
• Prepared and supervised laboratory experiments.
• Tutored individual students in various chemistry topics.
• Maintained laboratory supplies, and chemicals.
• Graded exams and assignments.

• Assisted Chemistry Department faculty member K. Sagarin with computational chemistry project: Oxygenates on rhodium and palladium surfaces.
• Used extended Huckle type binding method.
• Performed calculations and data entry.

• Assisted VP and Director of Research and Development in quality control and product development.
• Prepared and tested new and established products.
• Collected and statistically analyzed data.

Ph. D., Medicinal Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Audio-Visual Coordinator for the Central States Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting, November 4-5, 2010.

B.S., Chemistry, Exercise Science

Activities and Societies: NCAA Div III Wrestling (2000-2004) Wrestling Team Captain (2002-2004) Orientation Student Leader (2002 & 2003).