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John N. Alumasa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Miami University. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Georgetown University (2010) and previously served as an Associate Research Professor (2021–2023) and Assistant Research Professor (2017–2021) at Penn State University. His work focuses on bacterial antibiotic resistance mechanisms and developing novel therapies to combat resistant pathogens.
Education:
- Ph.D., Chemistry, Georgetown University (2010)
- M.S., Chemistry, Georgetown University (2008)
- B.S. (Honors), University of Nairobi, Kenya (2004)
Research Interests: Elucidating enzyme-mediated antibiotic resistance pathways and devising strategies to counteract them. Current projects include developing inhibitors of resistance enzymes, targeting essential bacterial pathways, and leveraging computer-aided drug discovery for novel antibacterial agents. The Alumasa Group investigates threats posed by multidrug-resistant pathogens like MRSA and explores innovative approaches to address the global antibiotic resistance crisis.
Grants and advising details are not explicitly listed in the provided materials. The lab emphasizes structural biology, molecular modeling, and translational research to bridge gaps between fundamental science and clinical applications.
