Perry (PJ) Mitchell

University of South Florida

Department of Chemistry

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Tampa, Fl 33620

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Education:

Univ. of South Florida (2011- Present)

Ph.D in Chemistry, Bio-Organic Emphasis

Adviser: Dr. David J. Merkler

Expected Graduation: December 2015

Current work is in the elucidation of the biosynthetic routes for N-acylated

dopamines in C. Elegans.

Univ. of South Florida (2006 - 2010)

B.A. in Chemistry - Biochemistry Emphasis; Minor in Ancient History

Undergraduate research focus was in organic and peptide synthesis as well as

enzymatic kinetic studies.

Graduation GPA: 3.67

USF Honors College Member, USF Chemistry Society Member

St. Petersburg College (1/2002 – 5/2006)

A.A. w/ Chemistry Emphasis

Graduation GPA: 3.88

Dean’s Honor List, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member

Professional Experience:

Essilor of America, Inc. (1/2006 – 6/2006)

Chemical R&D Intern

Performed various materials science techniques in relation to the development of a

novel fog-resistant polymer lens coating.

St. Petersburg College (5/2003 – 5/2006)

Chemical Laboratory Assistant

Performed the setup and maintenance of college-level chemistry teaching labs, as

well as determined the physical and chemical properties of various compounds used

in laboratory coursework. Other duties included the restocking and maintenance of

chemical storage facilities, disposal, and equipment.

Teaching Experience:

Univ. South Florida (2011 - Present)

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Instruction, supervision, facilitation and development of:

General Chemistry I & II labs (16 students per section)

General Chemistry for Engineers labs (18 students per section)

Organic Chemistry I & II labs (13 students per section)

Biochemistry lab (14 students per section)

Awards/Fellowships

USF Graduate School/Academy for Teaching & Learning Excellence: Provost’s

Teaching Assistant Award – Awarded Spring 2012

USF Foundation Diversity Fellowship – Awarded Fall 2012 (3 years, $12,000/yr)

Research Interests

Current research interests focus on investigations into the biological availability and

viability of N-acylated tyramines and tyrosines as potential biochemical precursors to

N-acylated dopamines. This research includes investigations into the elucidation of

N-acylated dopamines within C. Elegans. Some of the methods utilized in this

research include culturing, cellular extraction/purification, rtPCR, oxyelectrode

kinetics, UV-Vis, NMR, LC/GC/MS and novel organic synthesis techniques.

Memberships in Professional Societies:

American Chemical Society (2004 - present)

Manuscripts in Preparation/Publications

Perry Mitchell Jr., David J. Merkler; N-acyltyrosines as Potential Precursors to N-

acyldopamine via Oxidation by Tyrosinase. For: Biological & Pharmaceutical

Bulletin

Presentations

Perry Mitchell, Jacob A. Shafer, Sumit Handa, David J. Merkler; N-acyltyramines

and N-acyltyrosines as Substrates for Tyrosinase (poster). Florida Annual Meeting

and Exposition [FAME] 2011, Palm Harbor, Fl.

Perry Mitchell, Jacob A. Shafer, Sumit Handa, David J. Merkler; N-acyltyramines

and N-acyltyrosines as Substrates for Tyrosinase (poster). Raymond N. Castle

Conference 2011, Tampa, Fl.

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