James Carter

James Carter serves as an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry within the Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics at Georgia Southern University's College of Science and Mathematics. His academic appointment is based on the Statesboro campus where he maintains laboratory and office facilities in the Chemistry & Nursing Building (Room 2236).

His academic credentials include:

• Bachelor of Science from Plattsburgh State University (2000)
• Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Kentucky (2007)

Dr. Carter's research program pioneers nanotechnology solutions for vector-borne disease control through three interconnected thrusts: (1) engineering nanoparticle-based systems for detection and eradication of dengue/Zika viruses, (2) rigorous environmental safety assessment of antiviral nanomaterials, and (3) mechanistic studies of viral pathogenesis pathways to inform therapeutic development. His work bridges molecular biology, virology, and nanotechnology to address critical global health challenges.

Analysis of his 2013-2015 publications reveals a cohesive research trajectory centered on molecular interventions against dengue virus. Key innovations include group-I intron systems triggering apoptosis in infected cells, hammerhead ribozyme applications for targeted gene disruption, and gold nanoparticle-DNAzyme biosensors for viral detection. These contributions demonstrate consistent interdisciplinary integration of nanotechnology with virological principles to develop novel diagnostic and therapeutic platforms.