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Dr. Wendi M David

  • Professor of Instruction - Chemistry and Biochemistry
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Biography and expertise

Dr. Wendi David obtained a B.S. in Chemistry in 1992 from Texas State University (then known as Southwest Texas State University), followed by a Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry from the College of Pharmacy at The University of Texas at Austin. Post-doctoral work with Analytical Chemist Dr. Jennifer Brodbelt solidified Wendi David's interest in investigating biomolecular recognition.

Education

Doctorate Degree

PhD in Pharmacy

University of Texas at Austin, 2000

Bachelor's Degree

BS in Chemistry

Texas State University, 1992

Teaching Interests

Research Interests

Patents

  • “DNA-Cleaving Antitumor Agents.” Sean Kerwin, Wendi David. Regular, #US 6,686,345.
    Date awarded: 06/21/2005
  • “DNA-Cleaving Antitumor Agents.” Sean Kerwin, Wendi David. Regular, #US 6,297,284.
    Date awarded: 10/02/2001
  • Lewis, Karen A (Principal), Kerwin, Sean Michael (Co-Principal), McLean, Robert J C (Co-Principal), Chang, Carolyn T (Supporting), David, Wendi M (Supporting). U-RISE at Texas State, National Institutes of Health - National Institute of General Medical Sciences, Federal, $2238578. (Funded: April 1, 2021 - March 31, 2025). Grant.
  • Feakes, Dr. Debra (Other), David, Dr. Wendi. Development of a Pilot Biochemistry Laboratory. (Funded: 2010). Grant.
  • Betancourt, Tania (Principal), Percent Contribution: %50, David, Wendi M (Co-Principal), Percent Contribution: %50. Nanomedicine-Mediated Reprogramming of Tumor Immunogenicity, Texas State University, $16000. (Submitted: October 7, 2019, Funded: January 2020 - 2021). Grant.
  • David, Wendi M (Co-Principal), Booth, Rachell (Principal). Structure-Function of the Epithelial Sodium Channel (ENaC), NIH-AREA, $190000. (Funded: September 1, 2013 - August 31, 2015). Grant.
  • David, Wendi M (Co-Principal), Booth, Rachell (Principal). Structure-Function of the Epithelial Sodium Channel (ENaC), NIH-AREA, $5447. (Funded: June 1, 2013 - August 31, 2015). Grant.
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  • Myhre, M. W., Das, M. K., Williams, E. P., David, W. M., & Kerwin, S. M. (2025). From triads to tools: A Comprehensive Review of the Expanding Landscape of G-Triplex Structures. Molecules, 30, 4303. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30214303
  • Das, M. K., Williams, E. P., Myhre, M. W., David, W. M., & Kerwin, S. M. (2024). Calcium-Dependent Chemiluminescence Catalyzed by a Truncated c-MYC Promoter G-Triplex DNA. Molecules, 29, 4457. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29184457
  • Kerwin, S. M., David, W. M., Myhre, M. W., & Das, M. K. (2024). Investigations of G-Triplex DNA formation by Surface Plasmon Resonance. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 300(3), 106585. Retrieved from https://www.jbc.org/article/S0021-9258(24)01058-5/fulltext
  • Kerwin, S. M., Long, K., & David, W. M. (2019). Non-Canonical DNA in the c-Myc Hotspot Region. FASEB Journal, 33(1S).
  • Al-Der, C. C., David, W. M., Tippayasak, K., Tuesuwan, B., & Kerwin, S. M. (2019). G-Triplex DNA Formation Determined by SPR and Native Agarose Gel Electrophoresis. FASEB Journal, 33(1S).
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  • Award / Honor Recipient: Presidential Distinction Award for Excellence in Service, Texas State University College of Science and Engineering. 2019
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Teaching Award of Honor, Texas Alumni Association. 2020
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Presidential Distinction Award for Excellence in Teaching, College of Science and Engineering. 2015
  • Award / Honor Recipient: FASEB MARC Travel Award. 2012
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    Biochemistry Curriculum Committee

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