Kimiko Ferguson

Kimiko Ferguson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Physics at Western Carolina University (WCU), located in the College of Arts and Sciences. She is based in Apodaca Science Building, Office 447, and can be reached via email at fergusonk@wcu.edu. Her research focuses on analytical chemistry, forensic science, and biomedical applications of spectroscopic techniques.

Education:

• PhD in Chemistry, Florida International University
• MS in Chemistry, Florida International University
• MS in Chemistry, SUNY Buffalo
• BS in Chemistry, University of Belize

Research Interests: Dr. Ferguson's work bridges forensic analysis and cancer research. She develops advanced spectroscopic methods like GC-IR for drug identification and isomer differentiation, particularly in fentanyl-related substances. Her biomedical research explores monoclonal antibodies (JAA-F11) for breast cancer therapy, targeting tumor cells through antibody-antigen interactions. Her methods emphasize precision in both forensic toxicology and preclinical cancer studies.

Articles Trends: Recent publications (2022-2023) highlight forensic applications of GC-IR for drug analysis, while earlier work (2011-2014) focuses on translational cancer therapy. These studies underscore her dual expertise in analytical chemistry and biomedical innovation.

Awards & Grants: No awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided information.

Advising & Labs: No current advisees or lab teams are mentioned. Her research likely involves collaboration with forensic and biomedical laboratories.