Gloria D. Elliott, Ph.D.

CBES Area of Interest:

Dr. Elliott’s research specialty is experimental thermodynamics with emphasis on the analysis of living systems. Biopreservation is the major focus of her work, an area that is becoming increasingly important as changes in the environment continue to affect biodiversity. Dr. Elliott’s research group has been investigating the underlying science of non-refrigerated preservation and developing new technology to support this preservation approach. Applications under investigation include gamete preservation for in vitro fertilization, development of vaccines that can be transported without refrigeration, and the stabilization of biomolecules, cells, and tissues for clinical diagnostic and therapeutic use.

CBES Area of Expertise:

Stabilization of mammalian cells in the dry or frozen state for long-term storage; determination of molecular mobility in sugar glasses; protein stabilization in ionic liquid formulations.