Terrence Gilbert Oas

Terrence Gilbert Oas is a Professor of Biochemistry and Chemistry at Duke University, affiliated with the Basic Science Departments and Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on protein folding mechanisms, employing techniques like NMR spectroscopy and biophysical studies. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon (1986).

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Oregon, 1986

Research Interests: Oas investigates protein folding pathways, particularly in systems like monomeric λ repressor and staphylococcal protein A. His lab uses NMR, circular dichroism, and SAXS to study structural dynamics, stability, and functional implications of protein conformations.

Grants & Awards:

• Recipient of 2022 Faculty Achievement Awards (School of Medicine)
• Principal Investigator on multiple NIH grants, including studies on protein A virulence and biophysical methods training programs

Teaching: Oas teaches courses in biophysical methods, biochemistry, and NMR spectroscopy. Recent courses include BIOCHEM 681 (Biophysical Methods) and BIOCHEM 695 (Understanding NMR Spectroscopy).

Labs/Teams: Leads the Oas Lab, dedicated to structural and biophysical studies of proteins and their functional dynamics. Collaborates on interdisciplinary projects involving protein design and virulence mechanisms.