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Dr. John Siekierka's research interests deal with the biochemistry and molecular biology of parasite anti-oxidative stress responses. His group has been studying protein kinase signaling pathways important for parasite defense against host immune responses in the parasitic nematode, Brugia malayi, and the protozoal parasite, Leishmania mexicana. They have identified selective inhibitors of these protein kinases which may have therapeutic potential.
Scholarly Interests
Biochemistry of protein kinase signaling pathways. Protein kinase screening assays and drug development. Biochemistry of parasitic anti-stress responses.
Research interests
Research interests deal with the biochemistry and molecular biology of parasite anti-oxidative stress responses.
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Expert on biochemistry and molecular biology of parasites.
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Increasing Access to Graduate Degrees, Professional Development, and Research Experiences: Pathways to Achievement in Chemical Industries
Goodey, N. (CoPI), Siekierka, J. (CoPI), O'Neil, G. (PI), Rotella, D. (CoPI) & Schneemeyer, L. (CoPI)
1/01/21 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Development of inhibitors of P. falciparum cGMP dependent protein kinase (PfPKG) for malaria chemoprevention
Bhanot, P. (PI), Rotella, D. (CoPI) & Siekierka, J. (CoPI)
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
1/08/17 → 31/07/21
Project: Research
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Opening Pathways, Engaging, and Networking in Chemistry in Northern New Jersey (OPEN-NJ)
Goodey, N. (PI), Herbert, K. (CoPI), Krumins, J. (CoPI), Siekierka, J. (CoPI) & Kasner, M. (CoPI)
1/07/15 → 30/06/21
Project: Research
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Structure-Activity Relationship of a Pyrrole Based Series of PfPKG Inhibitors as Anti-Malarials
Gilleran, J. A., Ashraf, K., Delvillar, M., Eck, T., Fondekar, R., Miller, E. B., Hutchinson, A., Dong, A., Seitova, A., De Souza, M. L., Augeri, D., Halabelian, L., Siekierka, J., Rotella, D. P., Gordon, J., Childers, W. E., Grier, M. C., Staker, B. L., Roberge, J. Y. & Bhanot, P., 14 Mar 2024, In: Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. 67, 5, p. 3467-3503 37 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A novel series of putative Brugia malayi histone demethylase inhibitors as potential anti-filarial drugs
Kreiss, T., Eck, T., Hart, B., Tummalapalli, S., Rotella, D. & Siekierka, J., 2022, In: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 16, 3, e0010216.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Characterization of Competitive Inhibitors of Plasmodium falciparum cGMP-Dependent Protein Kinase**
Eck, T., Laureano de Souza, M., Delvillar, M., Ashraf, K., Yadav Bheemanaboina, R. R., Chakrasali, R., Kreiss, T., Siekierka, J. J., Rotella, D. P., Bhanot, P. & Goodey, N. M., 5 Apr 2022, In: ChemBioChem. 23, 7, e202100704.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Scopus citations -
Filarial nematode phenotypic screening cascade to identify compounds with anti-parasitic activity for drug discovery optimization
Hawryluk, N., Zhiru, L., Carlow, C., Gokool, S., Townson, S., Kreiss, T., Chojnowski, A., Prorok, M., Siekierka, J., Ehrens, A., Koschel, M., Lhermitte-Vallarino, N., Martin, C., Hoerauf, A., Hernandez, G., Canan, S., Khetani, V., Zeldis, J., Specht, S. & Hübner, M. P. & 1 others, , Aug 2022, In: International Journal for Parasitology: Drugs and Drug Resistance. 19, p. 89-97 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access4 Scopus citations -
Discovery of Imidazole-Based Inhibitors of Plasmodium falciparum cGMP-Dependent Protein Kinase
Bheemanaboina, R. R. Y., De Souza, M. L., Gonzalez, M. L., Mahmood, S. U., Eck, T., Kreiss, T., Aylor, S. O., Roth, A., Lee, P., Pybus, B. S., Colussi, D. J., Childers, W. E., Gordon, J., Siekierka, J. J., Bhanot, P. & Rotella, D. P., 9 Dec 2021, In: ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters. 12, 12, p. 1962-1967 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access3 Scopus citations
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Montclair State University: NIH Grant Provides $3.55M For Memory Disorder Treatment Research
Rotella, D., Siekierka, J. & Billings, L.
25/09/20
1 item of Media coverage
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NIH Grant Provides $3.55M for Memory Disorder Treatment Research
Rotella, D., Siekierka, J. & Billings, L.
24/09/20
1 item of Media coverage
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