William D. Picking

William Picking
  • Foundation Distinguished Professor

Contact Info

Office Phone:
785-864-5974
Multidisciplinary Research Building, room #320B
Simons Biosciences Research Laboratories, room #108

Biography —

Research —

Molecular biology; bacterial pathogenesis; vaccine target discovery; vaccine development; protein biochemistry; structural biology

Research interests:

  • Vaccines
  • Pathogenic Microbiology
  • Bacteriology

Teaching —

My courses touch upon the molecular basis for infectious diseases and the generation of preventative measures against infection. This includes identification of vaccine targets and the development of vaccines. Additional courses I am involved with are Topics in Scientific Integrity and Clinical Chemistry. My teaching methods span from traditional didactic delivery of material to group discussion and course "flipping".

Teaching interests:

  • Vaccines
  • Pathogenic Microbiology

Service —

Director of the HBC; University/School committee service; professional service (funding application review and peer review for journals); Outreach as Director of the KVI.