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Statement of interest

I want to serve on the ASBMB Publications Committee because I understand that publications are central to both the professional conduct of science and also its social fabric.

I am a big admirer of how ASBMB’s publications have spanned both spheres via the several journals the society produces. ASBMB Today nurtures networks of people and interest and keeps the science fun, engaging us all beyond the boundaries of our own specializations and keeping the best of our humanity connected to the best of our science. Meanwhile, ASBMB's established research journals provide critical channels for sharing high-quality scientific progress, complete with the assurances of expert peer review.

High-quality peer review is close to my heart, as it can raise the quality of science that enters the permanent record and provide ongoing mentoring to all of us, to be our best scientists. However, journals need to balance respect for reviewers' time, efficient handling of researchers’ work and transparent fair evaluation of all science on its own merit, to create a level playing field for all.

My experience derives from five years of service on the editorial board of the Journal of Biological Chemistry (2007–2012) and prior service on the ASBMB Publications Committee (2013–2016) during a time of editorial flux and renewal. I was enormously impressed by the community spirit and commitment to excellence that I witnessed among all involved.

I also love the proactive energy of ASBMB that energizes and empowers. Working for ASBMB is a chance to be part of the solution.

Education and training

• Honours BSc., Genetics (and Physics), University of Guelph, Canada (1982)
• Ph.D., Chemistry (Biophysical) Yale University (1989)
• Postdoc, Bioinorganic Chemistry, M.I.T. (1990)
• Postdoc, Life Sciences Research Fellow, Brandeis University, NMR spectroscopy (1992)

Awards and honors

• Distinguished Professor of Arts and Sciences, University of Kentucky (2022)
• Outstanding Graduate Mentoring Award, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Kentucky (2022)
• Herty Medal, Georgia Section of the A.C.S. (2021)
• University Research Professor, University of Kentucky (2021)
• William E. Lyons Award for Outstanding Service to the University of Kentucky, the Community, and the Commonwealth (2019)
• Chair: Southeast Enzyme Conference (2015)
• Teacher Who Made a Difference, University of Kentucky College of Education (2015, 2012 )
• Co-Chair, GRC on Enzymes, Co-Enzymes and Metabolic Pathways (2011)
• Chair, Midwest Enzyme Chemistry Conference (2010)
• Kate and Michael Barany Young Investigator Award, Biophysical Society (2006)

Experience

• Outreach coordinator, Department of Chemistry, University of Kentucky (ongoing)
• Faculty mentor, Undergraduate chapter of the American Chemical Society, University of Kentucky (ongoing)
• Division Chair, American Chemical Society Division of Biological Chemistry (2019–2020)
• Election Protection volunteer (2020)
• Visiting professor, Technical University of Berlin, department of chemistry and Einstein Foundation of Berlin (2020–present)
• Director, NMR center, Department of Chemistry, University of Kentucky
• ASBMB publications committee (2013–2016)
• Editorial board, Journal of Biological Chemistry (2007–2012)
• Parenting children (1997–2017)