James Herron's Biography

James Herron, Associate Professor, University Of Utah

Dr. Herron received a B.S. degree in Biology, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Microbiology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He undertook postdoctoral training at the University of Utah in structure biology and later in optical biosensor technology. Dr. Herron is interested in translational research – specifically, translating innovative near-patient diagnostics technologies from the laboratory into the clinic. Presently, his research is focused in three areas: 1) optical biosensor applications in biodefense, diagnostics, companion diagnostics, environmental and food testing, and personalized medicine; 2) high-throughput homogeneous fluorescence assays for use in biodefense, diagnostics, and quality control and assurance; and 3) dynamic light scattering as a means of detecting intravenous (IV) drug incompatibilities, when co-administered through the same IV line. He has published 113 full-length research articles and 107 abstracts. He also edited a book entitled “Physical Methods to Characterize Pharmaceutical Proteins.”