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Biography

Dr. Seybert obtained his PhD in Biochemistry from Cornell University in 1976. After completing a three-year research associate position at Duke University Medical Center, he joined Duquesne University's Department of Chemistry as an assistant professor in 1979. Over the years, Dr. Seybert advanced to become an Associate Professor in 1982 and a full Professor in 1996. He assumed the role of Interim Dean of the Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences in 2000, eventually becoming Dean in 2002. After an 11-year tenure as Dean, he transitioned back to the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in 2014 to focus on teaching and research. Dr. Seybert's research pursuits have encompassed investigations into cytochrome P450 mechanisms, collaborative projects exploring antioxidant strategies to mitigate cognitive decline in the elderly, and examinations of how macromolecular crowding and intracellular polyanions influence the kinetic behavior of vital metabolic enzymes.

Education

  • Ph.D., Biochemistry, Cornell University
  • B.A., Chemistry and Biology, Bloomsburg State College

Research Interests/Expertise

  • The role of oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation in cognitive decline in humans
  • Effects of macromolecular crowding and polyanions on the kinetic behavior of key metabolic enzymes

School

About

  1. Evanseck, J.D., Gawalt, E.S., Huisso, A., Madura, J.D., Nunes, S.S., Oki, R.R., Seybert, D.W., and Venkatraman, R., Optimizing Research Productivity While Maintaining Educational Excellence: A Collaborative Endeavor, in Broadening Participation in Undergraduate Research (Boyd, M.K. and Wesemann, J.L., eds.) Council on Undergraduate Research, 65-76 (2009)
  2. Seybert, D.W., Evanseck, J.D., and Doctor, J.S., Integrated Biological and Chemical Laboratory Experiences for Enhanced Education, Research Opportunities, and Career Development. CUR Quarterly, 26(3), 104-108 (2006)
  3. Seybert, D.W., A two-semester integrated chemistry laboratory experience at Duquesne University. Division of Chemical Education, Abstract 1295, 213st ACS National Meeting (2006)
  4. Pollock, A.M., and Seybert, D.W., Modification of human serum albumin induced by E-2-hexenal and 4-hydroxy-2-nonenal. Free Radical Biol. Med. 35, S109 (2003)
  5. Seybert, David W., Development of a Preparing Future Faculty module at Duquesne University. Abstract 425, Sixteenth Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, (2000)
  • Duquesne University President’s Award for Excellence in Service to the Mission (2019)
  • Duquesne University Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences Award for Excellence in Service (2019)
  • American Association for the Advancement of Science
  • American Chemical Society
  • American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Society for Free Radical Biology and Medicine
  • Sigma Xi
  • Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh
  • Council of Environmental Deans and Directors (CEDD/NCSE)
  • Phi Kappa Phi