Jin Lihua

My research focuses on the study of biomolecular interactions using Isothermal Titration Calorimetry (ITC). ITC directly measures the heat associated with most biomolecular interactions to determine thermodynamic parameters including binding affinity, stoichiometry, and binding energetics to lead us to a better understanding of molecular interactions. Systems studied so far include the interactions of proteins, peptides, antibiotics, amino acids, drugs and drug candidates with small molecules and metal ions. Such studies also contribute to better drug designs and testing.

Education

• Ph.D. Princeton University (1989 — 1995)
• B.S., M.S. Fudan University, Department of Chemistry (1984 — 1987)

Companies

• Associate Professor DePaul University, Department of Chemistry (2008)
• Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry DePaul University (2002)
• Department Chair DePaul University, Department of Chemistry (and Biochemistry, since 2017) (2012 — 2018)
• Assistant Professor DePaul University, Department of Chemistry (2002 — 2008)
• Assistant Professor SUNY College at Geneseo, Department of Chemistry (1999 — 2002)
• Postdoctoral Associate University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Department of Biochemistry (1995 — 1999)
• Lecturer Shanghai Medical University, Department of Chemistry (1987 — 1989)