Acknowledgments

 First and foremost, I would like to thank Dr. Campbell for all his time, energy, and insight into this project.  Without his help, this project would have never lasted.  I would like to thank Dr. Williamson for being the impetus to get things done in lab, as well as for his colorful Western insight into the world.  I would like to thank Dr. Brown who inspired me to pursue AIT-082 in the first place.  To my precious lab pals, Toh Hean Chíng, Lowell Rayburn, Kristin Russo, Matt King, Bill Monroe, Chris Lee, and Rick Clary, I thank each of you for putting up with me.  Thanks to my friends for the support along the way.  Most importantly thank you Mom and Dad for giving me the opportunity to attend Davidson.


return to abstract