Heather Bean is a bioanalytical chemist working to identify biomarkers of chronic lung infections that can be developed into new clinical diagnostics, with an emphasis on breath tests. She and her research team are applying advanced chromatography and mass spectrometry methods to identify the volatile and soluble metabolites produced by microbial pathogens, both in vitro and in the host lung environment through the analysis of clinical samples, such as sputum and breath.
The Bean research group is also identifying biomarkers that the host produces in response to the microbial pathogens, and biomarkers that the host-pathogen system produces in the unique metabolic feedback environment created during infection. In addition to more sensitive diagnostics, this data may contribute the development of more effective drugs for treating chronic lung infections, such as those associated with cystic fibrosis and COPD.
Spring 2022 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
MIC 205 | Microbiology |
MIC 493 | Honors Thesis |
BIO 493 | Honors Thesis |
MBB 493 | Honors Thesis |
BIO 494 | Special Topics |
MIC 495 | Undergraduate Research |
BIO 495 | Undergraduate Research |
MBB 495 | Undergraduate Research |
Fall 2021 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
MIC 302 | Advanced Bacteriology Lab |
MIC 401 | Research Paper |
BIO 492 | Honors Directed Study |
MBB 492 | Honors Directed Study |
MIC 492 | Honors Directed Study |
MIC 495 | Undergraduate Research |
MBB 495 | Undergraduate Research |
BIO 495 | Undergraduate Research |
Spring 2021 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
MIC 205 | Microbiology |
MIC 493 | Honors Thesis |
BIO 493 | Honors Thesis |
MBB 493 | Honors Thesis |
BIO 494 | Special Topics |
MIC 495 | Undergraduate Research |
BIO 495 | Undergraduate Research |
MBB 495 | Undergraduate Research |
Fall 2020 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
MIC 302 | Advanced Bacteriology Lab |
MIC 401 | Research Paper |
BIO 492 | Honors Directed Study |
MBB 492 | Honors Directed Study |
MIC 492 | Honors Directed Study |
MIC 495 | Undergraduate Research |
MBB 495 | Undergraduate Research |
BIO 495 | Undergraduate Research |
Spring 2020 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
MIC 205 | Microbiology |
MIC 401 | Research Paper |
BIO 493 | Honors Thesis |
MBB 493 | Honors Thesis |
MIC 493 | Honors Thesis |
MIC 495 | Undergraduate Research |
MBB 495 | Undergraduate Research |
BIO 495 | Undergraduate Research |
Fall 2019 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
MIC 302 | Advanced Bacteriology Lab |
BIO 492 | Honors Directed Study |
MBB 492 | Honors Directed Study |
MIC 492 | Honors Directed Study |
MIC 495 | Undergraduate Research |
MBB 495 | Undergraduate Research |
BIO 495 | Undergraduate Research |
Spring 2019 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
MIC 205 | Microbiology |
MIC 401 | Research Paper |
BIO 493 | Honors Thesis |
MBB 493 | Honors Thesis |
MIC 493 | Honors Thesis |
MIC 495 | Undergraduate Research |
MBB 495 | Undergraduate Research |
BIO 495 | Undergraduate Research |
Fall 2018 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
MIC 302 | Advanced Bacteriology Lab |
BIO 492 | Honors Directed Study |
MBB 492 | Honors Directed Study |
MIC 492 | Honors Directed Study |
MIC 495 | Undergraduate Research |
MBB 495 | Undergraduate Research |
BIO 495 | Undergraduate Research |
Spring 2018 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
MBB 493 | Honors Thesis |
MIC 493 | Honors Thesis |
BIO 493 | Honors Thesis |
MIC 495 | Undergraduate Research |
MBB 495 | Undergraduate Research |
BIO 495 | Undergraduate Research |
MIC 591 | Seminar |
Fall 2017 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
BIO 189 | Life Sciences Career Paths |
MIC 302 | Advanced Bacteriology Lab |
MIC 492 | Honors Directed Study |
MBB 492 | Honors Directed Study |
BIO 492 | Honors Directed Study |
MIC 495 | Undergraduate Research |
MBB 495 | Undergraduate Research |