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Patricia A Mowery is a Professor of Biology at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where she has been a faculty member since 2007. She holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has a multidisciplinary academic background that includes degrees in Sociology from Yale and the University of Chicago. Her research is primarily focused on the development of anti-cancer agents and the biochemical mechanisms underlying cancer cell toxicity.
- Ph.D., Biochemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2003)
- B.S., Biochemistry, Indiana University (1997)
- M.A., Sociology, Yale University (1991)
- B.A., Sociology, University of Chicago (1989)
Her research interests include anti-cancer agents, tubulin polymerization inhibition, protein interactions, and structure-function studies. She collaborates with chemists and molecular modelers to design and evaluate novel compounds that target cancer cell proliferation. Her work combines experimental biology with computational modeling to refine drug candidates for enhanced potency.
The trends in her recent publications reflect a sustained focus on medicinal chemistry and cancer therapeutics, particularly in the design and evaluation of indole-substituted furanones and other small molecules that inhibit tubulin polymerization. Her research also extends into plant pathology, where she has studied the molecular mechanisms of Xylella fastidiosa, a bacterium responsible for Pierce’s disease in grapevines.
Patricia Mowery actively mentors undergraduate researchers, as evidenced by the numerous student co-authors on her publications. She teaches a variety of courses, including Nutrition, Microbiology, Immunology, and senior seminars in virology and biochemistry. While no formal scientific awards are listed, her consistent publication record and collaborative research efforts highlight her contributions to the field.
She has no listed grants in the provided text but maintains an active research program with ongoing publications and student involvement. Her lab emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly with organic chemists and computational modelers, to advance the development of novel anti-cancer therapeutics. She is deeply integrated into the academic and research life of the Biology department at HWS.
