Professor (Research)
CurrentMapped the structure and epitopes of the proteins of Oropouche virus and Borealpox virus (formerly called Alaskapox virus).Coined the term Octogintope protein for proteins that has >80% of their structure composed of epitopes (Latin, octoginta, eighty).Developed a mRNA-based therapy for UC and AD. Published the COVID-19 Genetic Resource Guide—the world’s first compendium of the genetic code and protein structure of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19Mapped the… Show more Mapped the structure and epitopes of the proteins of Oropouche virus and Borealpox virus (formerly called Alaskapox virus).Coined the term Octogintope protein for proteins that has >80% of their structure composed of epitopes (Latin, octoginta, eighty).Developed a mRNA-based therapy for UC and AD. Published the COVID-19 Genetic Resource Guide—the world’s first compendium of the genetic code and protein structure of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19Mapped the accessory and non-structural transmembrane proteins of SARS-CoV-2.Determined the membrane protein (M) of SARS-CoV-2 and also showed it resembles the sugar transporter semiSWEET.Described peinosis (hunger-like-condition) of colon when on a diet rich in high fat high protein.Described anigma (Greek, opening) in the muscularis of colon that can transport cells and molecules. Development of immunotherapies for ulcerative colitis (UC) and Alzheimer's disease (AD).Described the fougaro system (Fougaro/Greek; chimney) in the nucleus of cells. Use of antibody to lower pTau in AD.Developed monoclonal antibodies for cancer research and licensed the product.Developed vaccines and diagnostics for Lyme disease.Developed the biosimulator to induce adhesion and proliferation of non-adherent cells and the microbiome.Demonstrated formation of multi-arm spiral structures in solution. Author of >70 scientific papers.Patents: 9Author of 6 popular scientific books:Vaccine Design: Methods and Protocols. Vol 1. Vaccines for Human Diseases (Edition 1, 2016)Vaccine Design: Methods and Protocols. Vol 2. Vaccines for Veterinary Diseases (Edition 1, 2016)Rickettsiales (2016)Vaccine Design: Methods and Protocols. Vol 1. Vaccines for Human Diseases (Edition 2, 2022)Vaccine Design: Methods and Protocols. Vol 2. Vaccines for Veterinary Diseases (Edition 2, 2022)Vaccine Design: Methods and Protocols. Vol 3. Resources for Vaccine Development (Edition 2, 2022)Advisory Board: Drexel University, Philadelphia Show less