William R. Abrams, Phd

Biography

An affinity towards Chemistry and Biochemistry has shaped my approach to understanding biology as modular components of a complex, highly integrated system through experiments that address questions of protein-protein interactions. My research focus is on questions of protein-protein interactions as applied to understanding the effect of salivary proteins, in particular members of the innate immune system, such as gp340 (salivary agglutinin), on HIV at the molecular level. Additional work explores the development of rapid, microscale diagnostics using oral fluid samples. 

Research Interest

 Interaction of HIV with proteins of the innate immune system in oral fluids Microscale Diagnostic/Analytical Devices Protein-Protein interactions