Caleb is developing a new assay platform to identify therapeutic molecules that inhibit protein interaction networks underlying hyperglycemia and the induction of triple-negative breast cancer stem cells. He strongly believes that substrate-specific inhibition of O-GlcNAcylation could unravel the therapeutic relevance of OGT inhibition in the near future. He loves to play the bass guitar in his free time.
Contact: hl7692@wayne.edu
Awards
- Advanced Training Through Research And Collaborative Teamwork (ATTRACT) CBI Research Grant 2023
- Dr. Cal Stevens Memorial Scholarship 2024 – Best in Organic Chemistry Division
- Departmental Citation for Excellence in Teaching Service 2024
- Outstanding Research Poster Award – 2024 NOBCChE Midwest Regional Symposium
- Outstanding Poster Presentation Award – 2025 Midwest Carbohydrate and Glycobiology Research Symposium.
- Wayne State University Graduate School Summer Dissertation Award – 2026
- Mikoryak Expendable Fund for Summer Research Support in Chemistry – 2026
- Rumble Fellowship 2026-2027 Academic Year
- A. Paul and Carole C. Schaap Endowed Distinguished Graduate Award in Chemistry – 2026-2027.
Conferences Attended
- Midwest Carbohydrate and Glycobiology Research Symposium 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- NOBCChE Midwest Regional Symposium 2024
- Cancer Glyco-X 2026
- Molecular Therapeutics Program Symposium 2026
- Gordon Research Conference – Bioorganic Chemistry 2026
- ACS Fall 2026
Classes Taught
- General Organic and Biochemistry
- Organic Chemistry 1
- Biological Chemistry Laboratory