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Award Abstract #0094224
PECASE: Development of a New Mass Spectrometry-Based Approach for Assaying Protein Stability and Initiation of a High School Science Teacher Outreach Program
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CHE
Division of Chemistry
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| Initial Amendment Date: |
February 27, 2001 |
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| Latest Amendment Date: |
March 26, 2002 |
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| Award Number: |
0094224 |
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| Award Instrument: |
Continuing grant |
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| Program Manager: |
Kelsey D. Cook
CHE Division of Chemistry
MPS Directorate for Mathematical & Physical Sciences
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| Start Date: |
February 15, 2001 |
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| Expires: |
January 31, 2006 (Estimated) |
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| Awarded Amount to Date: |
$530000 |
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| Investigator(s): |
Michael Fitzgerald michael.c.fitzgerald@duke.edu (Principal Investigator)
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| Sponsor: |
Duke University
2200 W. Main St, Suite 710
Durham, NC 27705 919/684-3030
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| NSF Program(s): |
ANALYTICAL SEPARATIONS & MEAS.
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| Field Application(s): |
0510402 Biomaterials-Short & Long Terms,
0510604 Analytic Tools,
0512004 Analytical Procedures,
0512202 Improved Resolution & Sen
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| Program Reference Code(s): |
SMET, BIOT, 9181, 9179, 1187, 1045
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| Program Element Code(s): |
1974
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ABSTRACT
Abstract
Proposal: 0094224 Date: March 18, 2002
PI: Michael C. Fitzgerald Institution: Duke University
This PECASE award to Professor Michael Fitzgerald of Duke University is supported by the Analytical and Surface Chemistry Program in the Chemistry Division. The primary research objective is to develop a mass spectrometry based method to examine protein stability and folding. The experimental technique of hydrogen-deuterium exchange combined with matrix assisted laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry has several advantages over existing techniques for studying protein folding. The long-range goals of this research are to develop a method to study complex binding interactions between multiple proteins and DNA. The educational component of this program is both innovative and well developed. Dr. Fitzgerald presents a program focused on a summer workshop for high school science teachers. He collaborated with the school district science specialist in the development of the plan, which has also received the support of eight regional principals.
This research will impact the fields of mass spectrometry and biochemistry. Compared to established methods, this method is not limited by sample purity and will have greater sensitivity. It is designed to be automated and fast. Future applications of this line of research could impact the study of both disease state and normal human health.
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