Nathaniel Shank

Dr. Nathaniel Shank serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics at Georgia Southern University's College of Science and Mathematics, where he teaches core organic chemistry courses including CHEM 2101, CHEM 2101L, CHEM 2102, and CHEM 2102L.

Educational background:

• B.S. in Chemistry from Eastern Mennonite University (2004)
• M.S. in Organic Chemistry from Carnegie Mellon University (2009)
• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Carnegie Mellon University (2012)

His research specializes in Peptide Nucleic Acids (PNAs), synthetic DNA analogs with peptide backbones that exhibit exceptional binding stability and enzymatic resistance. This work bridges organic synthesis and biochemical applications, focusing on developing PNAs for genetic diagnostics and therapeutic interventions through novel molecular design.