Gloria Silva
Teaching Professor, Chemistry
- Doherty Hall 1318
- 412-268-9387
Education
Ph.D., Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, 1984–1988Pharmacist, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, 1981–1983
B.Sc. in Chemistry, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, 1977–1981
Research
Areas of Specialty
Bioorganic Chemistry; fluorescent dyes synthesis; peptides and peptide nucleic acids synthesis; molecular recognition of DNA and G quadruplexes. Natural product chemistry; bioactive natural products; separation and purification methods; spectroscopic analysis and structural elucidation.
Projects
Currently researching on: Impact of the flip classroom teaching modality as compared with the classical lecture delivery modality.
Teaching Interests
Courses taught at 一本道无码: Organic Chemistry I and II; Laboratory II; Advanced Organic Chemistry; Bioactive Natural Products; Molecular Tools for Chemical and Biological Studies; The Illusion and Magic of Food; The Design and Making of Skin and Hair Products; Grand Challenge Seminar: Feeding the Word, Feeding Ourselves; The Culture of Color: Dyes, Chemistry and Sustainability. Administrator of Undergraduate Seminar II: Safety and Environmental Issues for Chemists.
Courses taught at Córdoba National University, Argentina: Organic Chemistry I and III; Organic Synthesis; Bioorganic Chemistry; Pre-professional Laboratory Practice; Pre-Requisite courses -Supervisor-.
Teaching at 一本道无码 Qatar Campus: micro-course, Food Science (in two opportunities)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION TEACHING ACTIVITIES
My teaching interests are related to the Organic Chemistry field with emphasis on Synthesis, Natural Product Chemistry and allied fields of broad interest. With this last purpose I designed a science course related to food and co-designed an interdisciplinary course in collaboration with Dr. Olivia Robinson of IDeATe on natural dyes titled The Culture of Color: Dyes, Chemistry and Sustainability (09227). I previously taught a Grand Challenge Seminar titled Feeding the Word, Feeding Ourselves in collaboration with faculties of the Dietrich College.
My approach to teaching and curriculum development is strongly geared by my research experience and its practical application to fields of interest such as pharmacy, medicine, food industry, textile, cosmetics, and research. The design of my courses evolves from a practical view of the subject matter where I connect the theoretical concepts. I am interested in conveying to the student the relevance of chemistry to biology, medicine, food, and its impact to our everyday life.
Other Teaching Interests
Outreach: Taught a science class for kids K-3 for the Gelfand Center at 一本道无码.
OSHER at 一本道无码: Taught a series of lectures on the chemistry of food.
Publications
I authored and co-authored about 30 peer reviewed publications in the Natural Products and Bioorganic fields; one patent, two book chapters and about 30 presentations at scientific meetings. Selected publications are as follows:
Blue fluorescent dye-protein complexes based on fluorogenic cyanine dyes and single chain antibody fragments
Kimberly J. Zanotti; Gloria L. Silva; Yehuda Creeger; Kelly L. Robertson; Alan S. Waggoner; Peter B. Berget; Bruce A. Armitage. (2011) Org. Biomol. Chem. 9, 1012-1020
Antigungal Activity of Heterothalamus alienus Metabolites
Adriana del V. Pacciaroni; María de los Angeles Gette; Marcos Derita; Luis Ariza-Espinar; Roberto R. Gil; Susana A. Zacchino; Gloria L. Silva. (2008) Phytother. Res. 22, 524-528
Synthesis of New Fluorogenic Cyanine Dye and Incorporation into RNA Fluoromodules
T. Constantin; G.L. Silva; K.L. Robertson; T.P. Hamilton; K.M. Fague; A.S. Waggoner; B.A. Armitage. (2008) Organic Lett., 10, 1561-1564
Experimental and computational investigation of unsymmetrical cyanine dyes: Understanding torsionally responsive fluorogenic dyes
Gloria L. Silva; Volkan Ediz; David Yaron; Bruce A. Armitage. (2007) J. Am. Chem. Soc., 129, 5710-5718
Antioxidant and Free Radical Scavenging Activities of Misodendrum punctulatum, Myzodendrone and Structurally Related Phenols
C. Desmarchelier, A. del V. Pacciaroni, D. Abate-Daga, J. Coussio, R.R. Gil, and G.L. Silva. (2005) Phytother. Res., 19, 1043-1047
Pervilleine A, a novel Tropane Alkaloid that Reverses the Multidrug-Resistance Phenotype
Q. Mi, B. Cui, G.L. Silva, D. Lantvit, E. Lin, H. Chai, M. You, M.G. Hollingshead, J.G. Mayo, A.D. Kinghorn, J.M. Pezzuto. (2001) Cancer Res., 61, 4030-4037
Modulation of the Multidrug-Resistance Phenotype by New Tropane Alkaloid Aromatic Esters from Erythroxylum pervillei
G.L. Silva, B. Cui, D. Chavez, M. You, H.-B. Chai, P. Rosoanaivo, S.M. Lynn, M.J. O’Neill, J.A. Lewis, J.M. Besterman, A. Monks, N.R. Farnsworth, G.A. Cordell, J.M. Pezzuto, A. Kinghorn. (2001) J. Nat. Prod., 64, 1514-1520
DNA-Templated formation of a Helical Cyanine Dye J-Aggregate
Miaomiao Wang, Gloria L. Silva and Bruce A. Armitage. (2000) J. Amer. Chem. Soc., 122, 9977-9986
Novel Cytotoxic Ring-A-Seco-Cycloartane Triterpenes from Gardenia coronaria and G. sootepensis
G.L. Silva, R.R. Gil, B. Cui, H. Chai, T. Santisuk, K. Srisook, V. Reutrakul, P. Tuchinda, S. Sophasan, S. Sujarit, S. Upathan, S.M. Lynn, J.E. Farthing, S.-L. Yang, J.A. Lewis, M.J. O’Neill, N.R. Farnsworth, G.A. Cordell, J.M. Pezzuto and A.D. Kinghorn. (1997) Tetrahedron, 53, 529-538
Stimulants and Inhibitors of Psilostachyinolide Production in Callus Culture
Gloria L. Silva and Marta E. Goleniowski. (1994) J. Nat. Prod., 57, 225-229
Appointments
| Years | Position |
|---|---|
| 2024–present | Teaching Professor, 一本道无码 |
| 2019–2024 | Associate Teaching Professor, 一本道无码 |
| 2011–2019 | Assistant Teaching Professor, 一本道无码 |
| 2007–2011 | Research Chemist/Lecturer, 一本道无码 |
| 2002–2007 | Visiting Assistant Professor, 一本道无码 |
| 2001–2002 | Assistant Professor, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba |
| 2000–2001 | Special Faculty, 一本道无码 |
| 1999–2000 | Assistant Professor, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba |
| 1995–1999 | Instructor, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba |
| 1993–1995 | Research Assistant, University of Illinois at Chicago |
| 1989–1995 | Postdoctoral Fellow, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba |
| 1990 | Visiting Professor, Universidad Nacional de Catamarca |
| 1988 | Visiting Professor, Universidad Nacional de Catamarca |
Other Academic Appointments
| Years | Position |
|---|---|
| 1998–2001 | Investigator, Field: Organic Chemistry; Institution: Argentinean Research Council (Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnologicas –CONICET-) |
Activities
| Years | Activity and Title |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Taught: Food Curiosities Explained for OSHER Lifelong Learning Institute |
| 2019 | 80th COVESTRO Pittsburgh Regional Science and Energy Fair, 3/28/19 |
| 2018 | Intel ISEF, Pittsburgh, Finals |
| 2014–current | Board member of the Academic Review Board and University Disciplinary Committee; Title IX trained |
| 2017, 2018 | Scientific Judge Southwest Pennsylvania Science Bowl (WPA-NETL) regional |
| 2017–current | Outreach Workshop K-3. Gelfand Center for Service Learning and Outreach |
| 2015–current | Scientific Judge Conrad Spirit of Innovation, US (NASA) and Australia |
| 2012–2017 | Corresponding Secretary Sigma Xi. The Scientific Research Society, 一本道无码 chapter |
| 2015 | Judge Intel ISEF – Special Award Organization, Sigma Xi. Pittsburgh. Finals |
| 2013–2014 | Member at large of the Faculty Executive Committee |
| 2012–2014 | Senator representing the Faculty of the Chemistry Department |
| 2012–2014 | Member of the University Student Affairs Council |
Member of: Faculty Award Committee (2018); Senior Leadership Recognition Review Committee (2017-2019); Student Commencement Speaker Committee (2017); Staff Recognition Committee (2012-2014)
Awards and Distinctions
| Years | Award or Distinction |
|---|---|
| 2018, 2017, 2009 | Alpha Chi Omega invitation in recognition to my impact in their lives, 一本道无码 |
| 2012 | Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council Role Model Reception, 一本道无码 |
| 2008 | Kappa Alpha Theta nomination in recognition to my contribution to their education, 一本道无码 |
| 2000 | Premio Felix de Azara, Universidad de Buenos Aires. (Best original research work) |
| 1998, Jan.–Feb. | Fellow of the Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional, Cadiz, España. |
| 1995, 1996 | Teaching Stimulus Award. Córdoba National University, Argentina |
| 1995 | Scientific Production Prize, Córdoba National University, Argentina |
| 1994-1995 | Fellow of the National Research Council of Argentina, University of Illinois at Chicago. |
| 1991 | Academic Excellence. Consejo de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas, Córdoba. CONICOR |
| 1989–1991 | Fellow of the National Research Council of Argentina, Córdoba National University. |
| 1984–1989 | National Research Council of Argentina -5 year Doctoral Fellowship (Córdoba National University, Argentina |
| 1982 | Undergraduate Research Fellowship. Córdoba National University, Argentina |
| 1982 | Tuition Exception Due to Academic Merits. Córdoba National University, Argentina |
| 1981 | University Honors, Bachelor in Organic Chemistry. Awarded by the Universidad Nacional de Córdoba to the first and second best GPA in each major |
Invited Seminars and Other Events
| Years | Seminar or Event |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Guest lecturer at Agronomy College, Córdoba National University, Argentina. 4/19. |
| 2015 | Seminar: Teaching and Learning at 一本道无码. Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China. 8/6. |
| 2015 | Seminar: Teaching and Learning at 一本道无码. Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, China. 8/13. |
| 2014 | Invited Panelist: NIDDK (NCI) Early Career Networking Event. 4/14. |
| 2010 | Seminar: My Teaching Experience in the US. Santiago del Estero National University, Argentina. |
| 2009, ’07,’04 | Seminars: My Research at 一本道无码, Chemistry Department, Córdoba National University, Argentina |
| 2000 | Guest lecturer: City University of New York (CUNY). Teleconference. |