BioChemistry: Mechanisms and biological functions of the degradation of picornavirus proteins by the ubiquitin-mediated proteolytic system; Enzymology and turnover of viral proteases responsible for the processing of viral polyproteins; Messenger RNA structure and its role in the mechanism and regulation of translation in eukaryotic cells, particularly during viral infections.

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Bates College, 1989-
Washington University, Instructor, 1988
Purdue University, Teaching Assistant, 1979

PROFESSIONAL OFFICES AND HONORS

Public Health Service Predoctoral Traineeship, 1981-1984
Alpha Chi, National Scholarship Honor Society, 1977
Sigma Zeta, National Science Honor Society, 1977
Indiana State Scholarship, 1974-1978