Elyssia S. Gallagher, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Education
Postdoctoral Associate
NIST National Research Council - 2013 - 2015
Ph.D.
University of Arizona - 2013
B.S.
University of Arizona - 2007
Experience
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Baylor University - 2022 - Present
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Baylor University - 2015 - 2021
Analytical Chemistry
Glycosylation is a post-translational modification that affects cellular adhesion and host-pathogen interactions, with changes occurring during differentiation, immune response, and in cancerous tissue. Though as much as 70% of the proteome is glycosylated, determining the structure of these modifications is difficult. My research involves the expression and analysis of glycoproteins to develop a molecular understanding of how glycan heterogeneity and structure affect glycoprotein function. My group utilizes traditional and novel methods in capillary electrophoresis, liquid chromatography, and mass spectrometry to characterize glycoproteins. This work will provide insight into the relationship between dysregulation of cellular glycosylation and development and progression of disease states.