Cory L. Brooks, Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Office Location: Science 1, Room 364
Office Phone: 559.278.2311
E-mail: cbrooks@csufresno.edu
Website: http://clbrooks.wix.com/brooks-lab

 

I obtained my Ph.D. in the field of antibody structural biology from the University of Victoria (2005-2010). My postdoctoral work was carried out at the University of Alberta (2010-2013) in the field of membrane protein structural biology.

I have been a faculty member at Fresno State since 2013. My research program is focused on using structural biology to understand the interaction of antibodies and nanobodies with their antigens.  I teach a variety of biochemistry courses (CHEM 150, CHEM 155A, CHEM 3B, CHEM 240T, CHEM 156). I'm also an avid rock climber, alpinist and hiker.

Areas of Specialty

Antibodies Biotechnology – Structural biology, Antibody Engineering and Protein Science

Antibodies are immune system proteins which help our bodies fight infection. The ability to rapidly produce antibodies in the lab has allowed scientists to generate antibodies not only destroy infections, but can also be used to kill cancer cells. This approach to treatment is called immunotherapy has revolutionized medicine.

The Brooks lab research program aims to understand the molecular basis for how antibodies bind their targets. We primarily use an approach called X-ray crystallography, which allows atomic resolution analysis of antibody structure and interactions. We use this information to inform antibody engineering and design of next-generation antibody drugs. We have research projects in multiple areas, including, oncology, infectious disease and biotechnology applications.