New York – Dr. Francine Morris, an Assistant Professor of Biology at Concordia College, Bronxville, New York has received a US patent for a potential new class of synthetic antibiotics. Dr. Morris’ research training has been focused on the discovery of novel antimicrobial treatment strategies. Her graduate work focused on the inhibition of certain enzymes as potential drug targets. New class of synthetic antibiotics may one day be a reality due to Dr. Morris’ research. Dr. Morris is the daughter of Dr Richard Morris, who served the Liberian Government as Principal Deputy Minister of Commerce, Industry and Transportation from 1971 to 1975.

Source: Front Page Africa April 09, 2019 19:52 UTC