Douglas Goodwin, PhD

Douglas Goodwin, PhD

  • Ruth W. Molette Professor and Chair
  • Professor of Biochemistry
  • Chemistry and Biochemistry
  • The Deans Office
    • (334) 844-4043
    goodwdc@auburn.edu
    Chemistry Building, Room 179
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    Goodwin Research Laboratory

    Education

    • PhD, Biochemistry Utah State University 1996

    • BA, Nutrition University of Northern Colorado 1991

    Professional Experience

    Ruth W. Molette Professor and Chair, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Auburn University          2023 - present

    Professor and Chair, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Auburn University                                      2020 - present

    Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Auburn University.                                                      2019 - present

    Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Auburn University.                                      2005 - 2019

    Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Auburn University                                                                     1999 - 2005

    Postdoctoral Fellow, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine                                                                         1996 - 1999

    Innovation

    Our research seeks to illuminate 1) mechanisms of bacterial virulence and antibiotic resistance, and 2) new approaches to control pathogens, biomedical and agricultural. First, KatG is a multifunctional peroxide-degrading enzyme central to pathogen defenses against host immune responses. It is also key to Mycobacterium tuberculosis resistance to the most widely used antitubercular agent, isoniazid. We are elucidating mechanisms that may give pathogens greater resistance to peroxides than previously thought and that account for isoniazid activation and resistance. Second, we are using the incredible versatility of microbial metabolism to identify powerful antibiotic natural products. Some may target human pathogens and others target notorious and costly agricultural pathogens.

    Honors and Awards

    Outstanding Faculty Undergraduate Mentor                                                                     2020

    Mortar Board Excellence in Teaching Award, Sphinx Chapter, Auburn University        2018

    College of Sciences and Mathematics Dean's Award for Outstanding Advisor                2017

    Auburn University Student Government Association Outstanding Faculty Member       2015

    College of Sciences and Mathematics Outstanding Faculty Service/Outreach Award     2015

    American Chemical Society Outreach Volunteers of the Year                                          2014

    College of Sciences and Mathematics Dean's Award for Outstanding Teacher                2011

    Alpha Epsilon Delta Honorary National Membership                                                      2011

    Golden Key National Honor Society Teaching Award                                                     2001

    Center for Molecular Toxicology Research Fellow, Vanderbilt University                     1998 - 1999

    Thomas F. Emery Memorial Research Scholar                                                                1996

    Willard F. Eccles Family Foundation Fellow                                                                   1992 - 1995