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Lihua Jin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at DePaul University's College of Science and Health. She is a full-time faculty member specializing in biophysical chemistry and thermodynamic characterization of biomolecular systems.
Her research centers on biomolecular interactions using Isothermal Titration Calorimetry (ITC) to quantify binding thermodynamics. Key focus areas include:
- Thermodynamics of metalloenzyme active sites
- Antibiotic-metal ion interactions
- Drug design and optimization
- Metal chelation in bioactive compounds
- Allosteric regulation mechanisms
- Protein-small molecule binding energetics
Dr. Jin's publication record demonstrates consistent application of ITC to diverse biological systems over the past decade. Her work reveals strong thematic focus on tetracycline-class antibiotics and metal ion binding, with significant contributions to understanding antibiotic efficacy through thermodynamic analysis. She frequently integrates computational methods with experimental calorimetry to study complex biomolecular systems.
No scientific awards are listed in the available information.
Dr. Jin teaches General Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Advanced Topics in Protein Biochemistry. She maintains an active research laboratory where she mentors students in experimental biophysical chemistry. While specific grant details are not provided, her sustained publication output indicates ongoing research funding.
Her laboratory in McGowan South 311 serves as the primary facility for conducting calorimetric studies of biomolecular interactions and developing novel metal-chelating compounds.
