Pronouns: she/her
Major: Chemistry Major
Role: Undergraduate Research Assistant
Awards: OSU Honors Program Scholar, Finley Academic Excellence Scholar
Hobbies: I like watching thriller & horror movies as well as reading fiction novels.
Research Description: I am currently developing a high-throughput screening assay aimed at accelerating drug discovery for Alzheimer’s disease. This project leverages advanced fluorescence-based techniques—specifically anisotropy and polarization—to probe the biochemical and biophysical properties of key proteins involved in the disease pathway. By analyzing how these proteins interact with potential therapeutic compounds, we can gain deeper insight into molecular mechanisms and identify promising drug candidates more efficiently. The use of fluorescence anisotropy and polarization allows for highly sensitive, real-time monitoring of molecular interactions, making this approach ideal for screening large libraries of compounds. This research not only contributes to the understanding of Alzheimer’s disease at the molecular level but also supports the development of tools that can be adapted for other neurodegenerative conditions. Ultimately, the goal is to create a robust, scalable platform that bridges fundamental science with translational medicine.
Email: kimdeb@oregonstate.edu