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Matthew R. Dent is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Wayne State University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on protein biochemistry, biophysical and bioinorganic techniques, and drug design. He holds a B.S. from James Madison University (2014), a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin–Madison (2019), and completed an NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh (2019–2024).
- B.S., James Madison University, 2014
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Wisconsin–Madison, 2019
- NIH Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Pittsburgh, 2019–2024
His research interests center on protein biochemistry, leveraging biophysical and bioinorganic methodologies, chemical computation, and bioinformatics. He investigates animal models of disease and drug design, particularly developing CO-sensing hemoproteins for medical applications and exploring heme-dependent signaling pathways in cellular contexts.
Notable grants include NIH K99/R00 awards for optimizing hemoprotein-based CO antidotes and biosensors. His NIH postdoctoral fellowship supported studies on heme proteins and their medical applications. Additional grants focus on oxygen carrier development for hemorrhagic shock resuscitation.
Though specific advisees are not listed, his research involves interdisciplinary collaborations. Grants emphasize CO poisoning treatments and oxygen delivery systems. His work bridges biochemistry, pharmacology, and medical applications.
Labs or teams are not explicitly detailed in the provided information.
