Edward L. D'Antonio

Edward L. D'Antonio is a Professor of Biochemistry and Structural Biology at the University of South Carolina Beaufort, affiliated with the Department of Natural Sciences. His research focuses on structure-based drug design and screening to develop enzyme inhibitors for trypanosomatid parasites causing Chagas' disease, human African trypanosomiasis, and leishmaniasis.

• BS in Chemistry, Millersville University (2003), Advisor: Dr. Lyman H. Rickard
• PhD in Chemistry, North Carolina State University (2010), Advisor: Dr. Edmond F. Bowden
• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Structural Biology, University of Pennsylvania (2010–2013), Advisor: Dr. David W. Christianson

His specialties span structural biology, medicinal chemistry, and neglected tropical diseases, aiming to optimize molecular interactions in inhibitor binding sites. He teaches courses including biochemistry, forensic tech, and general chemistry.