Swarthmore College Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Kathleen P. Howard
Associate Professor, Biophysical Chemistry
Education:
A.B. Princeton University
Ph.D. Yale University
Postdoctoral Scholar, University of Pennsylvania
Contact information:
Science Center 284
Telephone: (610) 328-8519
FAX: (610) 328-7355
Electronic mail: khoward1@swarthmore.edu
Mailing address: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Swarthmore College,
500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081- 1397
In my research laboratory, we develop high resolution techniques for
determining the structure and dynamic properties of molecules that bind
to biological membranes. The traditional methods of high resolution structure
determination have proven difficult or inapplicable for membrane-bound molecules
and there is great interest in developing new methods for studying this
important class of molecules. The primary instrumental techniques we use
include nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and electron paramagnetic
resonance (EPR) spectroscopy.
My teaching responsibilities include Physical Chemistry, General Chemistry
and advanced seminars in Spectroscopy and Biophysical Chemistry.