Dr. Fields’ groundbreaking research on collagen-based diseases led to the invention of highly accurate models of collagen for disease study.
JUPITER, FL, April 12, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Gregg B. Fields has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. Fields has established a distinguished career in the fields of chemistry and biochemistry, focusing on mechanisms of disease progression. He currently excels as the executive director of the Institute for Human Health and Disease Intervention at Florida Atlantic University, a role he has held since 2019. Additionally, he has held the position of professor in the department of chemistry and biochemistry at the same institution since 2014. His leadership extends to his co-directorship of the Memorial Cancer Institute Florida Atlantic University Cancer Center for Excellence, where he has been contributing since 2021.
Prior to his current appointments, Dr. Fields served as vice president of research and distinguished chair of metalloproteinase and multiple sclerosis research at Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies from 2011 to 2014, and Robert A. Welch Foundation Distinguished University Chair in chemistry in the department of biochemistry at The University of Texas Health Science Center from 2008 to 2010. His initial tenure at Florida Atlantic University as a full professor spanned from 1997 to 2008, following his roles as associate professor and assistant professor at the University of Minnesota from 1991 to 1997.
Dr. Fields’ groundbreaking research on collagen-based diseases led to the invention of highly accurate models of collagen for disease study. His professional affiliations include membership in the American Association for the Advancement of Science since 2011 and past participation in the American Cancer Society Peer Review Committee on Institutional Research Grants from 2012 to 2017. He has also served as past president of the American Peptide Society and past chair of the National Institutes of Health Reparative Medicine Study Section.
Dr. Fields began his academic journey by earning a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Florida in 1982. Building upon this foundation, he pursued further education, obtaining a PhD in chemistry from Florida State University in 1988. Additionally, he furthered his knowledge through a postdoctoral scholarship at the University of California in 1991.
In recognition of his contributions to science and research, Dr. Fields has received numerous accolades, including the Distinguished Researcher Award from the Research Park at Florida Atlantic University in 2018 and being named an elected fellow of both the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2015 and the National Academy of Inventors in 2014. He also has an extensive scholarly record, boasting over 300 scientific publications and more than 190 invited lectures.
Looking to the future, Dr. Fields aims to advance patient care by directing a clinical trial focused on improving drug delivery to the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. This trial, initiated to address the challenge of inadequate drug penetration, shows promising results not only for Alzheimer’s treatment but also for other neurological disorders. Transitioning from lab research to direct patient impact, Dr. Fields finds fulfillment in making a tangible difference in patients’ lives, anticipating continued strides in medical science, and a lasting legacy in health care.
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