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Dr. Ryan Loren Peterson

  • Assistant Professor - Chemistry and Biochemistry
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Biography and expertise

Post Doc Universität Basel (2016-2019) Mentor Thomas R. Ward
Post Doc JHU BSPH (2013-2016) Mentor Valeria C. Culotta
PhD. Johns Hopkins University (2013) Mentor Kenneth D. Karlin
B.S. Chemistry Sonoma State Univesity (2006) Mentor Carmen F. Works

Education

Doctorate Degree

PhD in Chemistry

Johns Hopkins University, 2013

Master's Degree

MA in Chemistry

Johns Hopkins University, 2010

Bachelor's Degree

BS in Chemistry

Sonoma State University, 2006

Teaching Interests

Research Interests

  • Peterson, Ryan Loren. Copper scavenging mechanisms in fungal pathogens, NIH, Federal, $2054748. (Funded: August 1, 2026 - March 31, 2031). Grant.
  • Peterson, Ryan Loren. Elucidating the metal cell biology of Saprolegnia parasitica, USDA-NIFA, Federal, $300000. (Funded: January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023). Grant.
  • Schilter, David (Principal), Peterson, Ryan Loren (Co-Principal), Hudnall, Todd W (Co-Principal). Continuous-Wave X-Band Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectrometer, National Institutes of Health, Federal, $232414. (Submitted: July 12, 2023, Funded: August 1, 2024 - Present). Grant.
  • Peterson, Ryan Loren, Lewis, Lysle, Du, Liqin, McLean, Robert J C. Fluorescence Microscope with Live-cell and high-resolution imaging capabilities, NIH, Federal, $194590.3. (Funded: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025). Grant.
  • Hudnall, Todd W (Principal), Kerwin, Sean Michael (Co-Principal), Schilter, David (Co-Principal), Peterson, Ryan Loren (Co-Principal), Shi, Xijun (Co-Principal). Equipment: MRI: Acquisition of a Single Crystal X-ray Diffractometer to Advance Structural Analysis in Chemical, Biochemical, and Material Sciences at Texas State University, National Science Foundation, Federal, $485000. (Funded: May 2024 - April 2025). Grant.
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  • Friudenberg, A. D., Anne, S., Lu, Y., Weintraub, S. T., & Peterson, R. L. (2026). The Pseudogymnoascus destructans Proteome Under Copper Stress Conditions. Journal of Fungi, 12(5), 318. Retrieved from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42187800/
  • Peterson, R. L., & Culotta, V. (2026). From Hemocuprein to CSRP: the Many Faces of Cu/Zn Superoxide Dismutase. Metallomics, 18(1). Retrieved from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41707204/
  • Anne, S., McDonald, M., Lu, Y., & Peterson, R. L. (2025). Pseudogymnoascus destructans Transcriptional Response to Chronic Copper Stress. Journal of Fungi. https://doi.org/10.3390/jof11050372
  • Ogunwa, T. H., & Peterson, R. L. (2025). Enhancing copper toxicity against Saprolegnia parasitica, a devastating oomycete pathogen in aquaculture. Discover Applied Sciences, 7. https://doi.org/doi.org/10.1007/s42452-025-06901-w
  • Anne, S., Friudenberg, A. F., & Peterson, R. L. (2024). Characterization of a High-Affinity Copper Transporter CTR1a in the White-Nose Syndrome Causing Fungal Pathogen Pseudogymnoascus destructans. Journal of Fungi. https://doi.org/10.3390/jof10100729
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  • Award / Honor Recipient: Research Big Spenders Award, Texas State University. 2025 - Present
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Research Grant Millionaire Award. 2024 - Present
  • Award / Honor Recipient: CoSE 2023 College Achievement for Excellence in Scholarly/Creative Activities, Texas State University. 2023
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Helvetica Chimica Acta; ICBIC 3rd Prize Poster Award 2011. 2011
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Research Intern, Osaka University. February 2010 - May 2010
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  1. Undergraduate Advisor

    Biochemistry Society

  2. Member

    Chemistry Admission Committee

  3. Chair

    IMBC- technician search

  4. Participant

    Bobcat Days

  5. Participant

    Bobcat Days

  6. Member

    MSEC Admission Committee

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