H. Anne Pereira, Ph.D.

Dean, Graduate College and David L. Boren Professor

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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    31. Pereira H A. Assay systems for measurement of chemotactic activity. Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.). 1997; 78 : 233-46

    32. Brackett D J, Lerner M R, Pereira H A. Neutralization of the in vivo activity of E. coli-derived lipopolysaccharide by cationic peptides. Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.). 1997; 78 : 247-55

    33. Pereira H A, Moore P, Grammas P. CAP37, a neutrophil granule-derived protein stimulates protein kinase C activity in endothelial cells. Journal of leukocyte biology. 1996; 60 : 415-22

    34. Aragon A S, Pereira H A, Baca O G. A cationic antimicrobial peptide enhances the infectivity of Coxiella burnetii. Acta virologica. 1995; 39 : 223-226

    35. D'Cruz O J, Pereira H A, Haas, Jr G G. Sperm immobilizing activity of a synthetic bioactive peptide 20-44 of 37-kDa cationic antimicrobial protein (CAP37) of human neutrophils. Journal of andrology. 1995; 16 : 432-40

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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. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)Fellow, Academic Research Fellows Program. Date: 2013.  

                                                                                            8. OCNS. Oklahoma Center for Neuroscience - Special Recognition Award. Date: 2011.  

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

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

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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.  




Administrative Assignments

                                                

    1. Role: Dean. Scope: University. Description: Dean of the Graduate College. Responsible for Graduate Programs on the Health Sciences Campus and the Postdoctoral Office. Date: 2014.

                                                

    2. Role: Associate Dean. Scope: College. Description: Responsible for Oversight of research activities in the College of Pharmacy, mentoring junior faculty and trainees. Date: 2009.