Michael VanNieuwenhze, PhD
- Chair, Department of Biology
- University Distinguished Professor
- Floyd Davidson Endowed Memorial Chair
Education
PhD, Indiana University, 1992
MS, Yale University, 1988
BA, Kalamazoo College, 1984
Biography
Michael VanNieuwenhze serves as Chair of the Department of Biology, University Distinguished Professor, and Floyd Davidson Endowed Memorial Chair at Baylor University.
Research Interests
Dr. VanNieuwenhze’s laboratory uses organic synthesis to investigate biological and medicinal questions. Research interests include antibiotics targeting bacterial cell wall biosynthesis; peptidoglycan biosynthesis and bacterial cell morphology; hepatitis B virus capsid-binding probes and assembly-directed antivirals; and oxidized phospholipids in disease and diagnostics.
- Contact Information
- M_VanNieuwenhze@baylor.edu
- Office Location
BSB B.207