Indiana University Bloomington
Department of Chemistry

Background

Professor Carlson’s research program focuses on the development and application of advanced chemical biology and systems biology technologies to both define the mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis and identify potential therapeutic agents. We are pursuing the development of technologies for natural product discovery including innovative methods for compound isolation, screening, and diversification. We are also utilizing state of the art metabolomic and proteomic methods to map the biochemical pathways associated with bacterial pathogenesis and antibiotic resistance.

Projects in Dr. Carlson's research group are highly multidisciplinary and members will gain expertise in organic synthesis, chromatography, mass spectrometry, structure elucidation, proteomics, metabolomics, biochemistry, microbiology, and molecular biology.

**Special Announcement**

The Carlson Lab is looking for student and postdoc applicants with interest in synthetic organic chemistry. Projects range from the development of new probes for chemical proteomics to the generation of novel chemoselective and regioselective functionalization strategies. Please submit your CV, list of publications, and contact information for references to carlsone@indiana.edu. Include a short description of your research interests, long-term goals, and possible start dates.

Announcements

  • Latest News (October, 2009) Welcome to Ashley Sidebottom and Kaelyn Wilke who have officially joined the lab!
  • (September, 2009) Welcome to our new undergraduate student, Bryan Lanning, a junior with interest in synthetic chemistry!
  • (August, 2009) The lab has expanded into additional space. Now we have hoods for synthesis and bench space for biochemistry. Check it out!
  • (July, 2009) Professor Carlson presents the first poster on the lab's research at the Natural Products Gordon Conference!
  • (July, 2009) Welcome new summer students Ozden Kocaoglu, Ashley Sidebottom and Kaelyn Wilke!
  • (June, 2009) One year anniversary of the Carlson Lab! Check out pics of part of the celebration here!
  • (May, 2009) Professor Carlson was recently highlighted in a Nature blog. Check it out!
  • (February, 2009) Welcome to our first postdoctoral associate, Antoinette Odendaal!
  • (January, 2009) Welcome to new undergraduate student, Allie Larsen, as well as a new HPLC system!
  • (December, 2008) Check out pictures from our recent six research group holiday party!
  • (November, 2008) Check out our new mass spec.
  • Announcement archives