Maria Clark

• SOAR Position: Member; Alumni
• Major: Biochemistry
• Faculty Mentor(s): Dr. Kevin Bicker and Dr. Charles Chusuei

Current Focus: Synthesis and Characterization of the Therapeutic Potential of Antifungal Peptoid ß-5

Additional Interests: Blood Brain Barrier Permeability of Antifungal compounds

Project Description

Cryptococcus neoformans is a pathogenic yeast species that is one of the leading causes of Cryptococcal meningitis. This form of meningitis, which begins with the inhalation of yeast spores, has a