| Dr. Alan K. Erickson |
Associate ProfessorEmail: Alan.Erickson@sdstate.edu Phone: 605-688-6544 Fax: 605-688-6003 Education: BA, Chemistry and Biology, Minot State University, 1985 PhD, Biochemistry, North Dakota State University, 1989 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, University of Virginia, 1989-1990 Postdoctoral Research Associate, South Dakota State University, 1990-1992 Specialty/Certification: Mammalian Biochemistry and Physiology Professional Emphasis: Teaching Emphasis: Physiology of Livestock, Glycobiology Research Emphasis: Microbial Adherence, Genetic Resistance to Infectious Disease, Protective Role of the Glycocalyx on Enterocytes. Recent Professional News: Currently developing a graduate course in Glycobiology. Recently received funding from USDA-NRI CGP to study biochemical mechanisms of genetic resistance to K88 E. coli infections, and from NIH-AREA program to study the role of the apical glycocalyx in protecting enterocytes. Dr. Erickson's Homepage   |
