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Robert Kerns is a Professor at the University of Iowa's College of Pharmacy and holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Chemistry. His research focuses on designing small molecule therapeutics for diseases like cancer, diabetes, and drug-resistant infections, with a particular emphasis on mitochondrial targeting.
- Education: BS in Chemistry (Iowa State University), PhD in Medicinal & Natural Products Chemistry (University of Iowa), Postdoctoral Fellow in Organic Chemistry (Princeton University)
His lab develops chemical probes for drug target validation and explores fluoroquinolone derivatives for overcoming resistance. Recent work includes mitochondrial antioxidants for metabolic disorders and novel gyrase inhibitors.
Publications span organic synthesis, enzymology, and translational pharmacology. Contact: robert-kerns@uiowa.edu, 438 College of Pharmacy Building, Iowa City, IA.
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