Natosha L. Finley, Ph.D.
Natosha L. Finley, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Central State University
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Central State University
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Central State University
About Us
About Us
My professional experience interfaces the disciplines of chemistry, biology/biophysics, and agricultural sciences. My program aims to recruit STEM students and trainees, especially those from underrepresented groups, and prepare them for careers in cutting-edge STEM fields.
My professional experience interfaces the disciplines of chemistry, biology/biophysics, and agricultural sciences. My program aims to recruit STEM students and trainees, especially those from underrepresented groups, and prepare them for careers in cutting-edge STEM fields.
As a scientist trained in interdisciplinary approaches, I examine the structures and dynamics of biomolecules and their binding partners. My areas of specialization include deciphering the molecular switches controlling chronic disease development, microbial infectivity, and plant protection from pests and pathogens in sustainable agricultural systems. Understanding mechanisms leads to the potential for health improvement and novel therapeutic approaches.
As a scientist trained in interdisciplinary approaches, I examine the structures and dynamics of biomolecules and their binding partners. My areas of specialization include deciphering the molecular switches controlling chronic disease development, microbial infectivity, and plant protection from pests and pathogens in sustainable agricultural systems. Understanding mechanisms leads to the potential for health improvement and novel therapeutic approaches.
Current Projects
Current Projects
Our works focuses on the following areas: 1) metabolomic studies of plants, pathogens, and insects in agricultural systems; 2) structural bases of bacterial pathogenesis in respiratory and skin infections; and 3) molecular mechanisms of muscle diseases. The chemistry approaches we use include: high filed NMR, benchtop NMR, HPLC/FPLC, dynamic light scattering, computational biology, mass spectrometry, calorimetry, and other biophysical tools.
Diversity and Inclusion Mission
Diversity and Inclusion Mission
We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive research team. The lab is located at Central State University, which is a HBCU, 1890 Land-Grant Institution, known for training Ag and biomedically-focused undergraduates.
We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive research team. The lab is located at Central State University, which is a HBCU, 1890 Land-Grant Institution, known for training Ag and biomedically-focused undergraduates.
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