Benjamin Alper, Ph.D.

Degrees & Certifications

• Postdoctoral Fellow in Biochemistry, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (2012)
• Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Georgia (2009)
• BS in Chemistry, Clemson University (2004)
• BA in Economics, Clemson University (2004)

Teaching Responsibilities

• CH 341 Biochemistry 1
• CH 342 Biochemistry 2
• CH 343 Biochemistry 1 Lab
• CH 344 Biochemistry 2 Lab

Research & Grants

Cerebral accumulation of plaques made up of neurotoxic amyloid beta peptides is a primary event in Alzheimer's disease pathology. We are developing methods to disrupt amyloid plaque formation, and to promote destruction of neurotoxic amyloid beta peptides.

For more information, visit Dr. Alper's research website.