Richard Burgess
Expert on protein purification, regulation of gene expression, history and development of biotechnology business in Madison
Professor emeritus, oncology School of Medicine and Public Health Work: 608-263-2635 — Home and cell phones available upon request burgess@oncology.wisc.edu Home page
Topics
- History of Wisconsin biotechnology business community
- UW Biotechnology Center founding, development and impact on Wisconsin
- Protein purification and biochemistry, uses of enzymes for practical purposes
- Bacterial pathogenesis, antibiotic resistance and new antibiotic discovery
- History and discovery of the first transcription factor (sigma factor)
Achievements
- Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science and American Academy of Microbiology
- Founding director, UW Biotechnology Center
- Co-founder, Madison biotechnology company ConjuGon Inc.
- Editor in chief of journal Protein Expression and Purification
- Editor, "Guide to Protein Purification," 2nd Edition, Methods in Enzymology, 2009