Jerrod A. Poe, PhD

  • Research Assistant Professor

Education & Training

  • PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 2009
  • BS in Biology, Erskine College, 2003

Research Interests

My research focuses on (1) The development and implementation of high-throughput/high-content screening assays for the discovery of small molecules that influence the quaternary structure of the HIV-1 Nef virulence factor.  (2) Executing the confirmatory and secondary (functional) assays required to validate potential inhibitors identified from the primary screening process.  Testing includes monitoring levels of HIV replication, infectivity, receptor downregulation and key protein-protein interactions. 

Research Lab Affiliation

Smithgall Lab