Robert J. Kerns

Robert J. Kerns is a Professor and Head of the Department of Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Iowa. He holds a B.S. from Iowa State University and a Ph.D. in Medicinal and Natural Products Chemistry from the University of Iowa (1993-1996), with a thesis titled "Studies on the Chemo-Enzymatic Synthesis of Glycosaminoglycan Oligosaccharides."

His research focuses on glycosaminoglycan synthesis, drug design, and biotechnological applications. He is affiliated with the Linhardt Research Labs and the Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies, located at 110 8th St., BT 4211, Troy, NY 12180.

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