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Michael Trakselis Ph.D. '95
Assistant Professor – Department of Chemistry
University of Pittsburgh
Projects in Brother Trakselis' laboratory center on understanding the molecular mechanisms of DNA replication and exploiting this knowledge for cancer therapeutics, biotechnology, and nanoscale applications. He utilizes a model archaeal DNA replication system which shares significant homology to that of higher eukaryotes but is amenable to in vitro biochemistry experiments. This allows him to draw parallels between different domains of life using simpler replication systems. In this aim, his laboratory utilizes molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, cell biology and biophysical methods to probe this area of research.
Professor Trakselis has published widely and earned aRoyal Society Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2003; PSU Alumni Association Research Award, 2002; Henry and Catherine Dalalian Graduate Student Research Award, 2002; Homer F. Braddock Graduate Research Fellowship, 2001; and the Nellie and Oscar L. Roberts Graduate Fellowship, 1998. |
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Joseph P. Fagan, Jr. '91
Geophysicist and President – Centennial Geoscience
A former president of both the alumni association and undergraduate chapter, Brother Fagan is a geophysicist and principal at Centennial Geoscience of Littleton, Colorado. With a BS in Geology and a Master's degree in Geophysics from the Colorado School of Mines, Brother Fagan previously worked at another firm and the Illinois State Geologic Survey before founding his own company. Centennial Geoscience is a firm specializing in deep-play exploration, serving the oil and gas, mining, and GIS communities with processed data packages, customized mapping, expert interpretations, and general consulting. Brother Fagan is a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, the Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists, and the Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists.
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