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Doba Jackson is a Professor of Chemistry and serves as the Biochemistry Program Coordinator at Huntingdon College, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. He has been a faculty member since 2006, contributing significantly to teaching and research in biochemistry and molecular biophysics.
His educational background includes:
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Pennsylvania State University
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Toledo
- B.S. in Chemistry, Northern Michigan University
Dr. Jackson specializes in the chemical and physical principles of macromolecular crystallization, with interdisciplinary research spanning chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics. His work focuses on protein-DNA interactions, structural analysis of multiprotein complexes, and DNA repair mechanisms. He teaches Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry, and General Chemistry, earning recognition early in his career for excellence in teaching.
His recent publications reflect a strong trend in structural biology and DNA repair biochemistry, particularly involving the Rad52 and RPA proteins, transcriptional regulation complexes, and macromolecular co-crystallization. These works demonstrate expertise in X-ray crystallography, protein purification, and functional characterization of macromolecular assemblies.
Scientific awards and recognitions include:
- National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Biological Sciences
- Department of Defense U.S. Army Pre-doctoral Fellowship for Breast Cancer Research
- Finn-Wold Travel Award from the Protein Society
- Research Grant from the University of Toledo
- Outstanding Chemistry Teaching Assistant, University of Toledo
Dr. Jackson has advised numerous undergraduate researchers and contributed to developing the biochemistry curriculum. His research has been supported by competitive fellowships and internal grants. He has presented findings at national conferences and published in high-impact journals such as Journal of Molecular Biology, Journal of Biological Chemistry, and Biochemistry.
