A Meandering Path from Biochemist to Microbiologist.

Not all career paths are clearly defined from the beginning. In my case, biochemistry training in enzymology provided the tools to move from a basic research beginning in biophysical/bioorganic chemistry to an applied microbiology career in antibiotic drug discovery and development. This pathway required essential contributions from family, professional colleagues, co-workers, and mentors who all provided input at critical times during changes in career directions. As a result of applying skills from previous research positions to new sets of challenges, my contributions to various antibiotic research programs led to the introduction of valuable antimicrobial agents currently used in the treatment of infected patients.