Kayce Tomcho

Kayce Tomcho serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Ohio Wesleyan University, where she joined the faculty in 2021. She teaches core undergraduate courses including Biochemistry I/II, Biochemistry Laboratory, and Molecular Genetics, contributing significantly to the department's curriculum in biochemical sciences.

Her academic background includes:

• B.S. from Slippery Rock University
• Ph.D. from Duquesne University under Professor Michael Cascio

Dr. Tomcho's research expertise centers on structural biology and neuropharmacology, with specialized focus on ligand-gated ion channels. Her doctoral work pioneered methods using systematic single, site-specific cysteine mutations and crosslinking mass spectrometry to elucidate the structure and dynamics of the human alpha-1 glycine receptor—a critical neurotransmitter receptor implicated in neurological disorders. This work bridges protein biochemistry with neuropharmacological applications.

Her scientific recognition includes:

• Graduate Student Excellence in Teaching Award (2019)

While her teaching excellence is documented, publicly available information does not specify current research grants, student advisees, or laboratory facilities. Her methodological expertise in advanced protein characterization techniques suggests ongoing contributions to structural neurobiology, though specific contemporary projects remain unreported in accessible sources.