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Brant L. Kedrowski
Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
800 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI 54901
Phone: (920) 424-3488 (office); (920) 424-2042 (fax)
Email: kedrowsk@uwosh.edu
Web site: www.uwosh.edu/faculty_staff/kedrowsk/
Part I: Professional Experience and Education
2008-present Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
2002-2008 Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
2000-2002 Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Chemistry
University of California – Berkeley
1994-2000 Ph.D., Organic Chemistry
University of Minnesota – Minneapolis
1991-1994 Chemical Industrial Experience
3M Company – Dental Products Division
1990-1994 B.S. summa cum laude, Chemistry
University of Minnesota – Minneapolis
Part II: Research and Scholarly Growth
Publications
“An Improved Protocol for the Preparation of Protected (R)-2-Methylcysteine and its Use in Solution Phase Synthesis of a Glutathione Analogue” Masterson, D. S.; Kedrowski, B. L.; Blair, A. Synlett, 2010, 19, 2941-2943
“Residue Analysis of Bone Fueled Pleistocene Hearths” Crass B. A.; Kedrowski B. L.; Baus, J.; Behm, J. A. In: Explaining Lithic Assemblage Variability across Beringia, Goebel, T., Buvit, I., Eds.; Texas A&M University Press: College Station, Texas (in press)
“GC-MS Analysis of Fatty Acids From Ancient Hearth Residues at the Swan Point Archaeological Site” Kedrowski, B. L.; Crass, B. A.; Behm, J. A.; Luetke, J. C.; Nichol, A. L.; Moreck, A. M.; Holmes, C. E. Archaeometry, 2009, 51, 110-122.
“A Concise Synthesis of (±)-Cacalol” Kedrowski, B. L.; Hoppe, R., J. Org. Chem. 2008, 73, 5177-5179.
“Synthesis of the Pterocarpan Cabenegrin A-II” Kedrowski, B. L.; Bodoh, B. Oshkosh Scholar 2007, 2, 67-75.
"Synthesis of Orthogonally Protected (R)- and (S)-2-Methylcysteine via an Enzymatic Desymmetrization and Curtius Rearrangement" Kedrowski, B. L. J. Org. Chem. 2003, 68, 5403-5406.
“Reactivity of Nitrovinylquinones With Cyclic and Acyclic Enol Ethers” Noland, W. E.; Kedrowski, B. L. J. Org. Chem. 2002, 67, 8366-8373.
"Thiazoline Ring Formation From 2-Methylcysteines and 2-Halomethylalanines" Kedrowski, B. L.; Heathcock, C. H. Heterocycles 2002, 58, 601-634.
“Quinone Approaches toward the Synthesis of Aflatoxin B2” Noland, W. E.; Kedrowski, B. L. Org. Lett. 2000, 2, 2109-2111.
“In Vitro Inhibition of Enamel Demineralization by a Polymerizable Amphiphilic Film” Tantbirojn, D.; Rozzi, S. M.; Mitra, S. B.; Kedrowski, B. L.; Douglas, W. H. Eur. J. Oral Sci. 2000, 108, 564-568.
“Synthesis of Angular Quinoid Heterocycles from 2-(2-Nitrovinyl)-1,4-benzoquinone” Noland, W. E.; Kedrowski, B. L. J. Org. Chem. 1999, 64, 596-603.
“Long-term Mechanical Properties of Glass Ionomers” Mitra, S. B. and Kedrowski, B. L. Dent. Mater. 1994, 10, 78-82.
Patents
1999“Optionally Crosslinkable Coatings, Compositions and Methods of Use” S. B. Mitra; C. E. Shelburne; S. M. Rozzi; B. L. Kedrowski, U.S. Patent 5,866,630, 3M Company
1997“Hydrocarbyl Containing Coatings, Compositions and Methods of Use” S. B. Mitra; S. M. Rozzi; B. L. Kedrowski; C. E. Shelburne, U.S. Patent 5,607,663, 3M Company
1997“Fluorocarbon Containing Coatings, Compositions and Methods of Use”, S. B. Mitra; S. M. Rozzi; B. L. Kedrowski; C. E. Shelburne, U.S. Patent 5,662,887, 3M Company
Grant Proposals Funded
2010"Exploration of Bioactive Compounds from Cranberries for Antiviral Nutraceutical Potential" Wisconsin Small Company Advancement Program Grant – funded at $81,277
2010"Isolation of Antiviral Compounds from Cranberries Using a Novel Separation Process" Wisconsin Agricultural Development & Diversification Grant – funded at $50K
2010"Bioorganic Research at USM" NSF ROA with D. Masterson – funded at two months summer salary
2009"Exploration of Bioactive Compounds from Wisconsin Cranberries and Grapes for Antiviral Nutraceutical Potential" WiSys Applied Research Grant Program – funded at $37,856 over 2 years
2009"Isolation, Identification, and Activities of Antiviral Agents in Commercial Juices" UW Oshkosh Faculty Development Grant – funded at 7.5% continuing academic salary
2007"Collaborative Research in Chemistry and Biology" Merck-AAAS Undergraduate Science Research Program – funded at $60K over 3 years
2006"Development of Methodology for Synthesis of Pterocarpans by Desymmetrization of C2-Symmetric Stilbene-2,2'-diols" UW Oshkosh Faculty Development Grant – funded at 15% continuing academic salary
2005"Synthesis of the Snake Anti-Venom Cabenegrin A-II " UW Oshkosh Faculty Development Grant – funded at 15% continuing academic salary
2004"Determination of the Occurrence of SSRI Antidepressants In Local Water Systems" UW Oshkosh Faculty Development Grant – funded at 15% continuing academic salary +$250 expenses
2003"Exploration of Quinones as Precursors For Benzofurans in Organic Synthesis" Petroleum Research Fund Type GB Grant - Funded at $35K over two years
2003“Synthesis of The Natural Product Radermachol" UW Oshkosh Faculty Development Grant - Funded at 15% continuing academic salary + $2435 expenses
Research Presentations, 2002-present
2011“Exploring the Antiviral Potential of Wisconsin Cranberries” B. L. Kedrowski; T. Shors Presented at the fourth annual Wisconsin Science and Technology Symposium, Whitewater, WI, July 28-29, 2011.
2011“An Improved Protocol for the Preparation of Protected (R)-2-Methylcysteine and its Use in Solution Phase Synthesis of a Glutathione Analogue” Masterson, D. S.; Kedrowski, B. L.; Blair, A. Presented at the 42nd National Organic Symposium, Princeton, NJ, June 5-9, 2011.
2010“Isolation & Characterization of Antiviral Compounds From Commercial Cranberry Juice” B. L. Kedrowski Presented at the third annual Wisconsin Science and Technology Symposium, Green Bay, WI, July 22-23, 2010.
2009“Synthesis of Benzofuran Natural Products Cacalol and Radermachol” B. L. Kedrowski invited seminar at the University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS, August 28, 2009.
2008“NMR-based Identity Assay for Bacterial Polysaccharides” Haffa, A. L. M.; Kovac, W. K.; Kedrowski, B. L., Presented at the 2008 Annual UW System Chemistry Faculties Meeting, UW Eau Claire, Eau Claire WI, October 10-11, 2008.
2008“GC/MS Analaysis of fatty Acids From Ancient Hearth Resdiues at the Swan Point Archaeological Site” Kedrowski, B. L.; Crass, B. A.; Behm, J. A.; Luetke, J. C.; Nichols, A. L.; Moreck, A. M.; and Holmes, C. E., Presented at the 2008 Annual UW System Chemistry Faculties Meeting, UW Eau Claire, Eau Claire WI, October 10-11, 2008.
2008“Isolation and Characterization of Antiviral Agents Present in Commercial Cranberry Juices” B. L. Kedrowski, T. Shors, and P. Fischer, Presented at the Wisconsin Science and Technology Symposium, UW Stout, July 17-18, 2008.
2008“Synthesis of The Natural Product Cacalol”, B. L. Kedrowski invited seminar at UW River Falls, River Falls, WI, January 30, 2008
2007“Synthesis of Benzofuran Natural Products Cacalol and Radermachol”, B. L. Kedrowski invited seminar at Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI, October 26, 2007
2007“A Concise Synthesis of Cacalol" B. L. Kedrowski and R. Hoppe, Presented at the 2007 UW System Chemistry Faculties Meeting, Green Bay, WI, October 19, 2007.
2007“Paleolithic Hearths as Viewed from Swan Point.” B. A. Crass and B. L. Kedrowski, Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Alaska Anthropological Association. Fairbanks, AK March 14-17, 2007.
2006“Studies Toward the Synthesis of the Natural Product Radermachol" B. L. Kedrowski, H. Adams, and A. L. Nichols, Presented at the 2006 UW System Chemistry Faculties Meeting, Oshkosh, WI, October 20, 2006.
2006“Synthesis of Phosphonic Acids with Long Double Alkane Tails" B. Koshel, J. Seefeldt, B. L. Kedrowski, and J.H. Gutow, Presented at the 2006 UW System Chemistry Faculties Meeting, Oshkosh, WI, October 20, 2006.
2005“Studies Toward the Synthesis of the Natural Product Radermachol" B. L. Kedrowski, Presented at the 39th National Organic Chemistry Symposium, Sponsored by the American Chemical Society, at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, June 12-16, 2005.
2004“Synthesis of the Natural Product Radermachol as an Example of Benzofurans From Quinines” B. L. Kedrowski and H. Adams (undergraduate researcher), Presented at the spring Celebration of Scholarship meeting, UW Oshkosh, April 27, 2004.
2003“Chemical Recipes From Nature’s Kitchen: An Introduction To Natural Products and Their Synthesis” B. L. Kedrowski, Presented at the fall meeting of Sigma Xi, UW Oshkosh chapter, November 18, 2003.
2003 “Synthesis of Orthogonally Protected (R)- and (S)-2-Methylcysteine via an Enzymatic Desymmeterization and Curtius Rearrangement” B. L. Kedrowski, Presented a paper at the 38th National Organic Chemistry Symposium, Sponsored by the ACS, University of Indiana, Bloomington, IN, June 8-12, 2003.
2003“Synthesis of the Natural Product Aflatoxin B2” B. L. Kedrowski, Presented at a local ACS meeting UW Green Bay in Green Bay, WI, on April 1, 2003 (Invited seminar).
2002“A Brief Introduction To Natural Products and Their Synthesis” B. L. Kedrowski, Presented at the UW Oshkosh Chemistry Department’s weekly seminar, October 18, 2002.
Reviewing professionally related manuscripts, papers, books
Regular reviewer of manuscripts for the following organizations: Journal of Organic Chemistry, European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, Journal of Chemical Education, Tetrahedron Letters, Arkivoc, and Petroleum Research Fund.
Part III. Teaching:
Courses Taught (2002-Present)
Chemistry 235, Organic Chemistry I, Lecture and Laboratory
Chemistry 335, Organic Chemistry II, Lecture and Laboratory
Chemistry 360, Special Topics: Advanced Organic Synthesis, Lecture and Laboratory
Chemistry 435, Interpretive Spectroscopy, Lecture and Laboratory
Chemistry 490, Chemistry Seminar Director
Chemistry 105, General Chemistry I, Discussion and Laboratory
Undergraduate Research Students Mentored (2002-Present)
Heather Adams, Jacob Baus, Rachel Behnke, Bruce Bodoh, Aaron Burg, Peter Christensen, Joseph Connelly, Jeffery Curless, Adam Dach, Heather Edge, Patrick Fischer, Heidi Galica, Daniel Gehrke, Nicole Gorges, Kim Hopfensperger, Robert Hoppe, Bradley Horner, Jennifer Kohler, Brooke Koshel, Julie Leibold, Jonathan Luetke, Jason Maciolek, Jason Mankowski, Zachary McCluskey, Jacob Michaelson, Alyssa Moreck, Angela Nichols, Joseph Olsen, Rachel Rops, Christopher Ross, Jeffery Rowe, Dean Sanders, Jessica Seefeldt, Allan Stockinger, Edward Stuparitz, Sae Vang Thao, Luke Tomberlin, Brendan Tompkins, Katie Williams, Seethong Yang, Andrew Zane, and Sandra Zuleger.
New Experiments Introduced Into Our Organic Chemistry Laboratory Curriculum
Hydroboration-Oxidation of 1-Octene
Separation, Purification, and Identification of the Components of Excedrin
The Diels-Alder Reaction: Synthesis of Tetraphenylnaphthalene
Fischer Esterification: Synthesis of Banana Oil
Isolation and Characterization of Eugenol (Essence of Cloves)
Synthesis of the amide N,N-Diethyl-meta-tolumide (Deet) The insect repellent
Analysis of the Essential Oils in Citrus Fruit Peels by Gas Chromatography (GC)
Effects of Alkyl Halide Substitution and Leaving Group in the SN2 Reaction
Synthesis of tert-Butylchloride, an SN1 Reaction
Part IV. Service:
Department of Chemistry Service
Served on a variety of chemistry department committees including: Budget and Permanent Property, Library, Public Relations, Space Utilization, Social, Library, and ad hoc Faculty Search Committees.
Served as chemistry department cryogen coordinator since fall 2005
Letters of support have been written for sixty two different students since fall 2002
Served as chemistry seminar adviser for chemistry majors since fall 2002
Served as faculty adviser to the UW Oshkosh Chemistry Club since fall 2005
Served as an academic adviser for chemistry majors since fall 2003
Served as primary caretaker of a number of major departmental instruments including our NMR spectrometer, GC-MS, CHN/S analyzer, and solvent purification apparatus.
Co-organizer of the 2006 UW System Chemistry Faculties Meeting at UW Oshkosh
Served as administrative coordinator for the Merck-AAAS Undergraduate Research Program at UW Oshkosh
Regular volunteer at Preview Days, Majorfest, and other departmental outreach events
University Service
Served on the University Student Misconduct Committee since fall 2004
Served on the University Parking Committee 2004-2006
Served on the Academic Computing Users Group (ACUG) member since fall 2007
Extra Institutional Service
President of UW Oshkosh Chapter of Sigma Xi (2006-2007 & 2005-2006 academic years)
President Elect of UW Oshkosh Chapter of Sigma Xi (2004-2005 academic year)
Professional Associations
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Sigma Xi Research Society, American Chemical Society
Other Places