Brad S. Pierce

Brad S. Pierce is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Alabama. His research focuses on interdisciplinary approaches at the intersection of biophysical and bioinorganic chemistry, emphasizing training in advanced instrumental techniques beyond traditional divisional boundaries.

Research interests include:

• Mechanisms of metalloenzyme function and regulation
• Dual-mode EPR spectroscopy for active site electronic structure analysis
• Non-heme iron oxygenase enzymes involved in sulfur oxidation
• Arylamine N-oxygenase chemistry
• Transfer RNA (tRNA) post-transcriptional modifications