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Nigel Yarlett is a Professor and Director at the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Pace University, where he is affiliated with the Department of Chemistry/Physical Sciences in the NYC campus. He has made significant contributions to the fields of parasitic protozoa biochemistry and molecular biology.
Research Interests: His research focuses on the biochemistry of parasitic protozoa, particularly Cryptosporidia sp. and Trypanosomes. He has pioneered the development of oxaboroles for treating human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), now in Phase II clinical trials, and is developing novel culture methods for Cryptosporidium parvum to enable drug screening.
Recent Publication Trends: His recent work centers on advanced cultivation techniques for hard-to-grow parasites, aiming to improve therapeutic discovery. The use of hollow fiber technology reflects innovation in parasitology and translational research.
- Awards:
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (2012)
- Hutner Prize in Protozoology (1995)
- Kenan Teaching Award (2003)
- Fellow of the Society of Fellows of Pace University (1996)
- Lady Glanely Scholarship (1978)
Advising and Grants: He has mentored students through research courses such as BIO 480, BMB 710–712, and CHE 480. He has applied for federal grants from NIH and NSF, including an R21/R33 proposal on trichomoniasis and an MRI grant for a mass spectrometer, though these were not funded.
Labs and Teams: While specific lab names are not mentioned, his research group is engaged in biochemical and molecular studies on parasitic protozoa, supported by collaborations with institutions like Rockefeller University and international initiatives such as the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
