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Todd Houston is an Associate Professor at Griffith University's School of Environment and Science, Department of Chemistry and Forensic Science. He holds affiliations with the Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics across Nathan and Gold Coast campuses. His academic journey includes a BSc (Cum Laude) from Graceland College and a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Michigan, followed by post-doctoral work at Johns Hopkins University.
Houston's research focuses on antimicrobial agents and boron-based sensors, with applications in drug delivery and diagnostics. His work explores carbohydrate modification of lipophilic drugs, beta-lactam biosynthesis, and novel antitubercular compounds. He has contributed over 65 peer-reviewed articles, 5 book chapters, and holds 3 U.S. patents.
His research spans organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and nanomaterial applications against infectious diseases. Key areas include glycolipid therapeutics, boron-based receptors for carbohydrate detection, and amphiphilic aminoglycosides for antibacterial applications.
Houston has supervised 13 higher degree research students to completion (10 PhD, 3 Masters) and leads multiple doctoral projects on catalytic nanomaterials and antibacterial agents. His honors include fellowships from the Royal Australian Chemical Institute and American Institute of Chemists.
He directs several academic programs including Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Advanced Science, and interdisciplinary science degrees. His lab at the Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics investigates cell-surface carbohydrates in disease mechanisms and drug targeting.
