Project:

My research involves the use of molecular dynamics and new quantum mechanical/molecular mechanical methods to determine enzyme mechanisms. I am currently working on the protein Cdc25B, ap phosphatase enzyme important in regulation of the cell cycle.

Jerry M. Parks
Curriculum Vitae
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Current Position and Address:

Graduate Student
Department of Chemistry
Duke University
Durham, NC 27708
Phone: (919) 660-1531
Email: jerry.parks@duke.edu

Personal:

Born: October 11, 1974, Fort Worth, Texas

Research Interests:

Theoretical and Computational Chemistry of Biological Systems, Advisor: Dr. Weitao Yang

Education:

B.S. Chemistry, 1999, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas

M.S. Chemistry, 2001, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas
Thesis, "Regiochemistry of Phenylnitrenium Ion Adduct Formation with Guanine"

Currently, Second Year Ph.D. Student, Duke University

Teaching Experience:

Teacher's Assistant, SMU, Physical Chemistry Lab, Spring 2000

Teacher's Assistant, SMU, Organic Chemistry Lab, Fall 2000 - Spring 2001

Teacher's Assistant, Duke University, General Chemistry Lab, Fall 2001 - Spring 2002

Publications:

Parks, J.M., Ford, G.P., Cramer, C.J., "Quantum Chemical Characterization of the Reactions of Guanine with the Phenylnitrenium Ion", J. Org. Chem., 2001, 66, 8997-9004.