Professor and Director of Biomolecular Ph.D Program, Department of Biological Sciences
Dr. Denise G. Wingett earned a B.S. in Chemistry from Boise State University, a Ph.D. in Biophysics and Biochemistry from Washington State University, and then returned to Boise State as faculty in 2003. She now serves as professor in the Department of Biological Sciences and director of the Biomolecular Ph.D. program. In addition, she serves as affiliate faculty at the University of Washington School of Medicine, and as a Research Associate at Mountain States Tumor and Medical Research Institute here in Boise.
The overall focus of her research investigates how the immune system is involved in the pathogenesis of human diseases, including asthma, autoimmunity and cancer, and novel ways to treat disease including nanotechnology based approaches.
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The overall focus of her research investigates how the immune system is involved in the pathogenesis of human diseases, including asthma, autoimmunity and cancer, and novel ways to treat disease including nanotechnology based approaches.
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About Denise G. Wingett
Dr. Denise G. Wingett earned a B.S. in Chemistry from Boise State University, a Ph.D. in Biophysics and Biochemistry from Washington State University, and then returned to Boise State as faculty in 2003. She now serves as professor in the Department of Biological Sciences and director of the Biomolecular Ph.D. program. In addition, she serves as affiliate faculty at the University of Washington School of Medicine, and as a Research Associate at Mountain States Tumor and Medical Research Institute here in Boise.
The overall focus of her research investigates how the immune system is involved in the pathogenesis of human diseases, including asthma, autoimmunity and cancer, and novel ways to treat disease including nanotechnology based approaches.
The overall focus of her research investigates how the immune system is involved in the pathogenesis of human diseases, including asthma, autoimmunity and cancer, and novel ways to treat disease including nanotechnology based approaches.
| 2010Â -Â Present | Department Chair, Boise State University ‐ Department of Biological Sciences | |
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| 2010Â -Â Present | Director, Biomolecular Sciences Ph.D. Program, Boise State University ‐ Department of Biological Sciences | |
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| 2010Â -Â Present | Professor, Boise State University ‐ Department of Biological Sciences | |
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| 2006Â -Â Present | Affiliate Faculty, Division of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, University of Washington ‐ School of Medicine | |
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| 1998Â -Â Present | Research Associate, Mountain States Tumor and Medical Research Institute | |
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| Present | Graduate Studies Coordinator, Boise State University ‐ Department of Biological Sciences | |
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| 2007Â -Â 2010 | Associate Professor, Boise State University ‐ Department of Biological Sciences | |
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| 2003Â -Â 2007 | Assistant Professor, Boise State University ‐ Department of Biological Sciences | |
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| 2002Â -Â 2006 | Research Assistant Professor, Division of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, University of Washington ‐ School of Medicine | |
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Disciplines
Research Interests
Grants
| 2010Â -Â 2013 | Preferential Cytotoxic Actions of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles Against Cancer |
| National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute | |
| Role: Principal Investigator | |
| $211,500 | |
| 2009Â -Â 2012 | MRI: Acquisition of an LC-MS for Multidisciplinary Research and Education |
| National Science Foundation | |
| Role: Co-Principal Investigator | |
| $676,964 | |
| 2010Â -Â 2011 | Development of a Biomolecular Immunology Lab Course: Integrating Advanced Technology, Bioinformatics, and 3-D Molecular Visualization |
| Idaho State Board of Education | |
| Role: Principal Investigator | |
| $19,800 | |
| 2009Â -Â 2011 | DNA Safeguard |
| Department of Defense | |
| Role: Co-Principal Investigator | |
| $96,944 | |
| 2009Â -Â 2011 | Development of a West Nile Vaccine |
| Department of Defense | |
| Role: Co-Principal Investigator | |
| $960,000 | |
| 2009Â -Â 2010 | Development of a Biomolecular Immunology Lab Course |
| Idaho State Board of Education | |
| Role: Principal Investigator | |
| $104,900 |
Professional Service and Affiliations
| 2005 - 2010 | Council Board Member, Mountain States Tumor and Medical Research Institute, St. Luke’s Hospital, Boise, ID | 2009 - 2009 | Study Section (ad hoc), Center for Scientific Review SBIR/STTR, Small Business: Arthritis, Connective Tissue and Skin (ACTS) | 2004 - 2006 | Member, Central Idaho Asthma Coalition | 2001 - 2003 | Member, Research and Development Committee, Boise VAMC | 2001 - 2002 | Member, University Washington Human Subjects Review Committee (IRB), Seattle, Washington | 2000 - 2001 | Chairperson, Research and Development Committee, Boise VAMC | 2000 - 2001 | Chairperson, Scientific Review Subcommittee, Boise VAMC |
Honors and Awards
- 1993-1995 - National Research Service Award, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington State University
- 2008 - Women Making Herstory Award, Boise State University Women’s Center
- 2008 - Women of the Year, Idaho Business Review
- 2008 - Health Care Hero Honoree, Educator Category, Idaho Business Review
- 2010 - Finalist (with Alex Punnoose), Early Stage Innovation of the Year, “Novel Nanoparticles That Kill Cancer Cells”, Idaho Innovation Awards
Courses
- BIOL 297 Intro to Bioinformatics
- BIOL 310 Cell Biology
- BIOL 420/420G Immunology
- BIOL 446/546 Bioinformatics
- BIOL 466/566 Advanced Topics in Cancer and Immunology
- BIOL 497/597Advanced Topics in Immunology
- BIOL 498/598 Infection and Immunity
- BIOL 497/597 Immunology Laboratory
- BIOL 497/597 Flow Cytometry Research Techniques
| 1991 | Ph.D. - Biochemistry, Washington State University | |
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| 1989 | M.S. - Biochemistry, Washington State University | |
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| 1986 | B.S. - Chemistry, Boise State University | |
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Links
Contact Information
E-mail: denisewingett@boisestate.edu
