Applied Microbiology

BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION: He received a master of science degree in organic chemistry from the University of Liverpool and a doctorate in microbial chemistry from the University of Sussex. Then he received a master of science degree in information science from Drexel university.

MEMBERSHIPS/AWARDS: Member of NCI Science Writers'

RESEARCH INTERESTS: The primary responsibility of NPB is the acquisition of crude natural product materials from terrestrial and marine environments, usually via competitive contracts worldwide, for extraction and screening of extracts in the NCI cancer cell line screen. Extracts are distributed to qualified organizations worldwide for testing against any human disease, subject to the signing of a Material Transfer Agreement recognizing the rights of the source countries. NPB is also establishing collaborative programs through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with qualified research organizations in source countries for the screening of natural product extracts for anti-tumor activity, and for the preclinical and clinical development of active agents meeting NCI selection criteria. Other responsibilities are the oversight of operations of the Natural Products Repository and the Natural Products Extraction Laboratory.