Taifo Mahmud
Professor
Career Pages
Credentials
University of Washington, Postdoctoral Research Associate, 1997-2000 Osaka University, Ph.D., 1997; M.Sc., 1994. University of North Sumatra, Apothecary, 1991; B.S., 1989
Contact
103 SW Memorial Place
Weniger Hall 429
97331 OR
United States
Research Topics & Highlights
Research Highlights
Taifo Mahmud’s research interests focus on natural product-based drug discovery and development. His group employs a multidisciplinary approach that utilizes cutting-edge technologies to produce novel pharmaceuticals. Some recent accomplishments of his group include discovering new families of enzymes and developing antimalarials, anti-cancers, and sunscreens through genetic engineering or synthetic biology.