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Wed: 2 pm - 3:15 pm
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Fall 2023
Chem 101-000D & 000E / General Chemistry I & Lab
Chem 431-000A & 000B / Biochemistry & Biochemical Techniques & Lab
Dr. Welsh earned his BA in Chemistry from Benedictine College. His PhD in Biochemistry
was awarded from the University of Notre Dame in 1995. His PhD thesis, “Function of
Endoplasmic Reticulum Phospholipids on UDP-GlcNac:Dolichol Phosphate GlcNac-1-Phosphate
Transferase of the Dolichol Cycle” was based on research into protein and lipid biochemistry.
Dr. Welsh teaches courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, Experimental
Biology and Molecular Biology.
Dr. Welsh’s Research interest still has its roots in lipid biochemistry. His current
research project includes the standardization of phospholipid analysis via mass spectroscopy.
In addition he is working with Dr. Nathan Netzer to investigate the possible effect
(and prevention) of silver nanoparticle toxic ion contamination on the environment.
Several sources have hinted at possible contamination, however little evidence proves
it to be true.