Welcome to the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department at GU! Here you will find an accepting, nurturing, and inviting atmosphere where you will develop scientific skills, tackle new challenges, and foster your growth as an independent scholar. We are so glad you are researching more about our department.
I have been formally teaching for the last 16 years and absolutely LOVE it! I knew that I wanted to teach Chemistry since high school and discovered my passion for organic chemistry during graduate school at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. I joined the Gannon family in 2014 and have taught multiple courses within our department including Organic Chemistry and Organic Spectroscopic Methods. I have also conducted independent research with undergraduate students since 2015.
Personally - I'm a family girl! I love spending my free time with my husband (Patrick) and two beautiful children (Charlie & Lilly), as well as our extended family and friends. I'm originally from Pittsburgh, however, I grew up coming to Lake Erie every summer! Typically, you'll find me hanging out with our families at the Lake - waterskiing, wave running, boating, swimming and just plain hanging out on the beach (pre-winter that is).
Courses Taught
COURSES TAUGHT AT GANNON UNIVERSITY
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CHEM 103 - Chemistry of Life 1
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CHEM 106 - Chemistry of Life 2
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CHEM 107 - Chemistry of Life 2 Laboratory
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CHEM 221 - Organic Chemistry I
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CHEM 222 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
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CHEM 224 - Organic Chemistry II
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CHEM 225 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
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CHEM 323 - Organic Chemistry III
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CHEM 324 - Organic Chemistry III Laboratory
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CHEM 325 - Organic Spectroscopic Methods
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CHEM 326 - Organic Spectroscopic Methods Laboratory
COURSES TAUGHT AT WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY
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Chemistry 111L – General Chemistry Laboratory
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Chemistry 155B – The Science of Cooking
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Chemistry 241 – Organic Chemistry I (Part-time Lecturer)
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Chemistry 241L – Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
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Chemistry 242L – Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
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Chemistry 243 – Organic Spectroscopic Methods Course & Laboratory
Educational History
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PhD, Chemistry, Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, VA), 2012
Thesis Topic: Artificial Receptors for Biomembrane Assays
Advisor: Vladimir Sidorov
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BS, Chemistry, Wheeling Jesuit University (Wheeling, WV), 2003
Advisor: Norman Duffy
Professional Experience
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2020 - Present Associate Professor of Chemistry, Gannon University
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2014- 2020 Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Gannon University
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2008-2014 Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Washington & Lee University
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Summer 2008 Adjunct Instructor for Organic Laboratory, Virginia Commonwealth University
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2005-2007 Graduate Teaching Assistant (Organic Chemistry), Virginia Commonwealth University
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2004-2005 Graduate Research Assistant, Virginia Commonwealth University
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2003-2004 Graduate Teaching Assistant (Organic Chemistry), Virginia Commonwealth University
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2002-2003 Undergraduate Research, Wheeling Jesuit University
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2001-2003 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (Organic Chemistry)
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2002 NSF REU organic chemistry summer internship under Dr. Suzanne Ruder, Virginia Commonwealth University
Publications
PUBLICATIONS:
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Melvin, A.C., Krise, K.M., Saber, C.A. “Determination of Microcystin-LR in Municipal Water Using HPLC-UV/Vis.” Proceedings of the National Conference on Undergraduate Research 2017: 237-241 (2017).
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Alty, L.T.; France, M.B.; Alty, I.G.; Saber, C.A.; Smith, D.M. "Synthesis of 1,1-Diphenylethylene (DPE): The Marriage of a Grignard Reaction and a Column Chromatography Experiment" J. Chem. Educ. 2016, 93, 206-209.
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Wehunt, M.P.; Winschel (Saber), C.A.; Khan, A.K.; Guo, T.L.; Abdrakhmanova, G.R.; Sidorov, V. “Controlled Drug Release System Based on pH-Sensitive Chloride-Triggerable Liposomes.” J Liposome Res. 2013, 23(1), 37-46.
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Winschel (Saber), C.A.. Accurate Methodology for Monitoring Biomembrane Events Dissertation, Virginia Commonwealth University, 2012, 195 pages.
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Winschel (Saber), C.A.; Kaushik, V.; Abdrakhmanova, G.; Aris, S.M.; Sidorov, V. “New Noninvasive Methodology for Real-time Monitoring of Lipid Flip.” Bioconjugate Chem. 2007, 18, 1507-1515.
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Winschel (Saber), C.A.; Kalidinidi, A.; Zgani, I.; Magruder, J.L.; Sidorov, V. “Receptor for Anionic Pyrene Derivatives Provides the Basis for New Biomembrane Assays.” J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2005, 127, 14704-14713.
POSTERS/PRESENTATIONS:
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Melvin, A.C., Krise, K.M., Saber, C.A. “Determination of Microcystin-LR in Municipal Water Using HPLC-UV/Vis.” Oral presentation at the 31st Annual National Conference on Undergraduate Research, University of Memphis, April 6th-8th, 2017.
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Winschel, C.A.; Sidorov, V. “Accurate Methodology for Monitoring Real-Time Lipid Flip Events.” Poster presentation given at 9th International Conference on Calixarene Chemistry, University of Maryland, August 6th– 9th, 2007.
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Winschel, C.A.; Sidorov, V. “Active Transport System Using Calix[4]arene Derivatives”. Poster presentation given at 230th National Meeting, Washington, D.C., August 28th – September 2nd, 2005.
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Winschel, C.; Duffy, N. “Anomalous proton NMR of nickel(II) dithiocarbamate complexes in solution”. Poster presentation given at 225th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 23-27th, 2003.