Jessica L. Gray

Jlgray6@crimson.ua.edu
JGray9190@yahoo.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/JLGchemist

Education

Ph.D., Chemistry: December 2019
Masters, Chemistry: May 2019
The University of Alabama
Biochemistry/Inorganic
Bachelors of Science: December 2013
Georgia Southern University

Selected Publications

Manuscript in Progress: The Influence of Hydrophobicity and Uptake on the Toxicity of Light Activated Ruthenium Anticancer Prodrugs
Gray, J. L.; Park, S.; Harriston, A.; Altman, S. Kim, Y.; Papish, E. T., J. Inorg. Biochem., 2019, TBD
Ruthenium Complexes are pH-Activated Metallo Prodrugs (pHAMPS) with Light-Triggered Selective Toxicity Toward Cancer Cells
Qu, F.; Park, S.; Martinez, K.; Gray, J. L.; Kim, Y.; Papish, E. T. et al., Inorg. Chem., 2017, 56, 7519-7532

Relevant Research Projects and Conferences

Graduate Research, PI: Dr. Elizabeth T. Papish
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
August 2014-present
Graduate research projects have focused on the development and study of light-activated ruthenium anticancer prodrugs as well as efforts towards the development of a catalytic antibiotic via the synthetic modification of vancomycin, a stoichiometric antibiotic. Relevant research has been published/featured in the following journals and conferences: J. Inorg. Biochem., 2019; Inorg. Chem, 2017; Acta. Cryst. Sec. E. 2017; Feeding and Powering the World, Univ. of Miss. 2017; National ACS Spring 2019, Spring, 2018, Spring 2017, and Fall 2015.

Relevant Skills

The ability to design novel synthesis routes as well as follow previously reported procedures to generate desired target compounds.
Design and synthesis of small molecule organic and inorganic compounds for medicinal chemistry applications
Designed experiments to elucidate mode of action and mode of uptake mechanisms for organometallic anticancer prodrugs
The ability to perform experiments under strict air, moisture, and light sensitive conditions including common Schlenk and glovebox techniques
Laboratory management skills including inventory management and upkeep, ordering lab supplies (<$1000), and training new personnel on proper research, safety, and chemical handling/storage techniques
Submit research updates on a weekly basis as well as formal bi-annual reports

Affiliations and Organizations

Chemistry Graduate Student Organization
The University of Alabama
Vice President Spring 2016-Fall 2017
Member Since January 2015
Alpha Chi Sigma-Professional Chemistry Fraternity
Alpha Omega Colony/Delta Gamma Chapter-Georgia Southern University
Lifetime Member Since 2012

Resume