Mikail E. Abbasov

Name and title:

Mikail E. Abbasov, Assistant Professor, Chemistry & Chemical Biology

Academic focus:

Chemical biology, chemical proteomics, activity-based protein profiling, drug discovery, cancer, neurodegeneration, immunology

Current research project:

Our research laboratory aims to advance innovative chemoproteomic technologies to modulate the function of proteins and interrogate signaling pathways associated with cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. Specific focuses include rescuing disease-causing mutant proteins with small molecules, targeting therapeutically vulnerable mutations in genetically defined cancers and identifying the druggable ribonucleoproteome with lysinereactive natural products.

Previous positions:

• Postdoctoral Research Associate and The Hewitt Foundation for Medical Research Fellow, Department of Chemistry, The Scripps Research Institute, 2016-2020

Academic background:

• Ph.D., Organic synthesis, Texas A&M University, 2015
• M.Sc., Optical physics, Killgore Research Center, 2008
• B.Sc., Biochemistry, West Texas A&M University, 2004

Last book read:

“Dragons Love Tacos” by Adam Rubin

In your own time/when not working:

Singing and playing musical instruments, painting and drawing, acting, teaching science and music to my two sons and daughter

Courses you’re most looking forward to teaching:

Advanced Organic Chemistry, Chemical Proteomics in Drug Discovery

What most excites you about Cornell:

Friendly community, vibrant department, outstanding students, brilliant colleagues

Twitter:

@Abbasov_Cornell