Faculty Profile

Bruce D. Hammock
Professor of Entomology
Entomology
UCD Cancer Research Center
90 Briggs Hall
Office 752-7519
Lab
bdhammock@ucdavis.edu
http://www.biopestlab.ucdavis.edu/
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The laboratory has several major areas. We are interested in control of development by chemical mediators in mammals and insects. In mammals we work on enzyme regulation of epoxyeicosanoids that control hypertension and inflammation. In insects we study the hormones that control metamorphosis. We also work on the development of high throughput systems for metabolite profiling by mass spectrometry and by immunoassay.

Degrees:
1973 - PhD - University of California, Berkeley - Entomology (Toxicology)
1969 - BS - Louisiana State University - Entomology (Chemistry)

Awards:
Member National Academy of Sciences

Department and Center Affiliations:
Director NIH Training Grant in Biotechnology
Principal Investigator NIEHS Superfund Basic Research Program
Department of Entomology & Cancer Research Center

Professional Societies:
Gold Country Paddlers

Grad Group Affiliations and Specialties:
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Cell and Developmental Biology
Microbiology
Non-DBS Grad Group(s) - Pharmacology and Toxicology, , Agricultural and Environmental Chemistry

Publications:
For current publication see laboratory web site. http://www.biopestlab.ucdavis.edu/

646. Ai, D., Y. Fu, D. Guo, H. Tanaka, N. Wang, C. Tang, B.D. Hammock, J.Y-J. Shyy and Y. Zhu. 2007. Angiotensin II up-regulates soluble epoxide hydrolase in vascular endothelium in vitro and in vivo. P. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA. 104:9018-9023.

Research Interests:
Our laboratory performs metabolomic research to determine mechanisms and possible diagnostic biomarkers for diseases such as autism, hypertension, and inflammation.

Teaching Interests:


Mechanism of action of toxins. Development of pharmaceuticals. Biological chemistry. General biochemistry and physiology. Protein purification. Immunoassay.

Courses Taught:
ENT 120 Insect Physiology - Term(s): Winter
ETO 214 Mechanisms of Toxic Action - Term(s): Spring