Destin Heilman

Dr. Heilman is a Biochemist with sixteen years of teaching experience and extensive pedagogical innovation in both Chemistry and Biochemistry. His disciplinary research focuses on the discovery and characterization of novel virus proteins that have onco-selective toxicity. His focus on understanding these proteins has led to the development of new techniques for studying cell-selective activities and advances with novel pathways that induce programmed cell death in cancer. Leveraging his passion and talent for teaching alongside his research, he has advised over 100 MQP students with impactful projects leading to awards and publications, and propelling students into top graduate programs across the country. Dr. Heilman has developed and directed several local and national-level summer outreach programs including those dedicated to increasing opportunities for underrepresented students. He routinely delivers workshops on project-based learning, is the founder and Director of the UMMS Project Center, and was the recipient of the 2013 Trustees Award for Outstanding Academic Advising.

Courses Taught:

CH1030 - Equilibrium

CH2640 - Experimental Chemistry I

CH4110 - Biochemistry I

CH4130 - Biochemistry III

CH4150 - Experimental Biochemistry I

CH4170 - Experimental Biochemistry II

CH4190 - Regulation of Gene Expression