Dr. Frederick W. Carson

Associate Professor - E-mail - Curriculum vitae

Professor Carson's research in recent years has been concentrated on modeling of proteins that are AIDS vaccine candidates or drug targets using molecular dynamics. Leucine zippers, which are important in cancer and AIDS, are also being modeled. The purpose of these studies is to investigate binding properties of these proteins in order to develop a theoretical basis for the design of drugs and vaccines directed against these diseases. This research involves collaborative efforts with scientists at the Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health. Currently, he has NIH support for these investigations.

In addition to teaching biochemistry and enzyme mechanisms for the department, Professor Carson has served on numerous committees, such as the University Senate Research Committee and the Educational Policy Committee of the College of Arts and Sciences. He has received the College of Arts and Sciences Award for Outstanding Teaching. Currently, he is the Premedical Programs Coordinator, advising students in all areas of the health sciences.