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Lori Robins serves as Professor and Associate Dean in the Chemistry department within the School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics at the University of Washington Bothell. She joined the Physical Sciences Division in 2013 and maintains an active research laboratory focused on biochemical mechanisms.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Bioorganic Chemistry from University of California, Davis
- B.S. in Biochemistry from Brandeis University
Research Interests: Dr. Robins specializes in using kinetic isotope effects and protein modifications to understand fundamental biological reactions. Her work bridges biochemistry and organic chemistry with practical applications in drug discovery and genetic engineering. Her research employs interdisciplinary approaches combining chemical and biological methodologies to investigate enzyme mechanisms at the molecular level.
Research Focus: The Robins lab investigates three primary research areas: (1) elucidating the mechanism of thioester hydrolysis (particularly acetyl-CoA), (2) identifying inhibitors of Helicobacter pylori aldo-keto reductase for potential therapeutic applications against antibiotic-resistant strains, and (3) determining the mechanism of enzyme-catalyzed DNA hydrolysis by homing endonucleases with applications in genetic modification technologies. Undergraduate researchers participate in all aspects of experimental design, data collection, and analysis.
Teaching: Dr. Robins teaches across the chemistry curriculum with expertise in Biochemistry, General Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry courses.
