Dr. Edward L. D'Antonio

Dr. Edward L. D'Antonio

1 University Boulevard, Bluffton, South Carolina 29909

University of South Carolina Beaufort, Department of Natural Sciences

Associate Professor of Biochemistry, Structural Biology, and Medicinal Chemistry

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Published on May 23, 2023

Meet the Team: Dr. Edward L. D'Antonio

The purpose of my research program since 2013 has been to identify novel chemical compounds and scaffolds that inhibit important enzyme targets of pathogenic microorganisms. It has also been to th...

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Published on May 21, 2023

11% TO GO!

21 May 2023Bluffton, South CarolinaWe have 11% to go... Your support helps in three discrete ways, (1) to aid in the discovery of alternative therapeutics for Chagas' disease, (2) to jump start tw...

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Published on May 20, 2023

Progress Report on my Experiment.com Fundraiser

20 May 2023Bluffton, South CarolinaThe fundraiser is now 22% from reaching the goal, which amounts to $490.00 to go. Anything is possible at this point and I believe the fundraising goal can be ac...

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Published on May 19, 2023

Meet the Team: Destiny O'Neill

I am originally from Bluffton, and though I have lived elsewhere over the years, Bluffton is the town that I call home, as well as where I attend school. I am a third-year undergraduate student wit...

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Published on May 17, 2023

2023 Summer Research Experience Awards

17 May 2023Bluffton, South CarolinaThree undergraduate researchers in my lab, Carson Frey (left), Destiny O'Neill (middle), and Lindsey Baker (right), were each awarded a 2023 Summer Research Exper...

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Published on May 17, 2023

Meet the Team: Carson Frey

I am a proud local girl from Bluffton, South Carolina where my longtime dream has been to attend college and find a career that would allow me to help others in need. Currently I am a senior studyi...

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Published on May 14, 2023

Gifts of Appreciation to the Backers

I have a small business in Bluffton, South Carolina called D'Antonio Woodcraft Co., LLC and I am offering gifts of appreciation to backers that contribute to the fundraiser. This will be organized...

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Published on May 08, 2023

The VANTAstar-F Multimode Microplate Reader (BMG-Labtech)

The undergraduate researchers for this project will be trained to use the BMG VANTAstar-F multimode microplate reader to analyze TcGlcK activity and percent inhibition. We will also prepare IC50, ...

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Published on May 06, 2023

Compound of Interest - "Hit" Identified from a High-Throughput Screening Study

Undergraduate researchers in the D'Antonio Laboratory will begin their research by re-confirming enzyme - inhibitor kinetics by using an identified hit compound, as shown in the image. This compou...

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Greetings Oludipe. We are very happy to have your backing for our project. Thank you so much! Sincerely, Edward
May 06, 2023
Molecular target-based focused screen for Chagas' disease therapeutic drug discovery
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Anytime!
May 04, 2023
Saving lives with synthetic antivenoms: looking for novel solutions to Lonomia envenoming in Colombia
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Best wishes on your very interesting project!
May 03, 2023
Saving lives with synthetic antivenoms: looking for novel solutions to Lonomia envenoming in Colombia
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Hi Matt! It is so kind of you to support our research initiative for this summer. This will be an intense project for Destiny and Carson, but we will work through the hurdles. Training begins soon for them! The good news is that we have a brand new microplate reader that we will begin to work with. Many thanks again for your support. You Rock! Sincerely, Edward
May 03, 2023
Molecular target-based focused screen for Chagas' disease therapeutic drug discovery
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Dear Dr. Asha Wijegunawardana, Best wishes to you and your team in securing the financials for your important project. Neglected tropical disease research is so important. Sincerely, Edward
Feb 04, 2021
Community-based Leishmaniasis research in Sri Lanka
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Thanks a lot Dr. Sanders. I just wanted to mention that I am very thankful for your pledge. Sincerely, Ed
Nov 06, 2020
Target-based drug discovery for coronavirus disease 2019
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Hi Joanna, We really appreciate your donation! Have a nice weekend. Edward
Oct 25, 2019
How much of recyclable materials are we throwing into the trash at the University of South Carolina Beaufort?
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Thank you Adrian!
Oct 25, 2019
How much of recyclable materials are we throwing into the trash at the University of South Carolina Beaufort?
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