H. Anne Pereira, Ph.D.

David L. Boren Professor/Dean, Graduate College

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Phone (405) 271-6593 x58034

Fax (405) 271-7505

Office CPB 329

Email anne-pereira@ouhsc.edu


Summary

My laboratory investigates the role of a novel inflammatory mediator known as CAP37. We focus on the significance of this protein in host defense against severe infections including infections of the eye and in various inflammatory mediated diseases such as atherosclerosis and Alzheimer's disease. We currently employ a combination of cellular, immunological, biochemical and molecular approaches at the in vitro and in vivo level to solve these questions. Our long-term goals are to design new and effective antibiotics and anti-inflammatory therapeutics.



Research

This laboratory investigates the role of a novel inflammatory mediator known as CAP37. We focus on the significance of this protein in host defense against severe infections including infections of the eye and in various inflammatory mediated diseases such as atherosclerosis and Alzheimer's disease. We currently employ a combination of cellular, immunological, biochemical and molecular approaches at the in vitro and in vivo level to solve these questions. Our long-term goals are to design new and effective antibiotics and anti-inflammatory therapeutics.



Patents

Biomarker and method for detecting a chronic inflammatory-associated disease

Patent No. 8,450,071

USA

H. Anne Pereira



Publications & Presentations

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    1. Kasus-Jacobi A, Washburn J L, Laurence R B, Pereira A. Selecting Multitarget Peptides for Alzheimer's Disease. Biomolecules. 2022; 12 : 1386

    2. Kasus-Jacobi A, Washburn J, Land C, Pereira A. Neutrophil Granule Proteins Inhibit Amyloid Beta Aggregation and Neurotoxicity. Current Alzheimer Research. 2021; 18 : 414-427

    3. Kasus-Jacobi A, Land C, Stock A, Washburn J, Pereira A. Antimicrobial peptides derived from the immune defense protein CAP37 inhibit TLR4 activation by S100A9. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science/Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. 2020

    4. Stock A J, Kasus-Jacobi A, Pereira A. The role of neutrophil granule proteins in neuroinflammation and Alzheimer's disease. Journal of neuroinflammation. 2018; 15 : 240

    5. Kasus-Jacobi A, Griffith G L, Lerner M, Pereira A. Effect of Cationic Antimicrobial Protein CAP37 on Cytokine Profile during Corneal Wound Healing. Journal of Ocular Diseases and Therapeutics. 2017; 5 : 19-27

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Grants

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    6. Molecular Basis of Immunity. NIH. Start Date: 2018. End Date: 2023.

    7. OU Entrepreneurship Roadmap. Misc Federal. Start Date: 2021. End Date: 2022.

    8. OSCTR Community Engaged Research Exploratory Award. NIH. Start Date: 2021. End Date: 2022.

    9. Development of Bioactive Peptides for the Inhibition of Neuroinflammation and Neurotoxicity Induced by Amyloid-beta. Non-federal. Start Date: 2020. End Date: 2021.

    10. Novel Peptide Therapeutic for Corneal Wound Healing and Infections. Misc Non-Federal. Start Date: 2019. End Date: 2020.

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Awards and Honors

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                                                                                            6. American Association for the Advancement of Sciences (AAAS)Fellow. Date: 2014.  

                                                                                            7. OUHSC. Henry Zarrow Presidential Professorship. Date: 2008.  

                                                                                            8. Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation. Finalist, Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation Most Promising New Business Award. Date: 2007.  

                                                                                            9. The Journal Record. On the Brink, Award for Innovation. Date: 2006.  

                                                                                            10. Department of Pathology. Fred G Silva Research Award. Date: 1999.  

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Education

                                                                                            1.  Degree: Ph D. University of Melbourne. Date: 1982.  

                                                                                            2.  Degree: BSc (Honours) First class honours & First Place. University of Melbourne. Date: 1976.  

                                                                                            3.  Degree: BS. University of Melbourne. Date: 1975.