Description of Research Expertise

Professor Whitehead's research involves:

1. Biosynthetic control and molecular genetics of major acute phase proteins

2. Mechanisms and mediators of inflammation

3. Inherited defects of folate metabolism and their role in hyper-homocysteinemia, cardiovascular disease, neural tube defects, and other pathological conditions

4. Pharmacogenetics of commonly prescribed drugs that target, or interact with, components controlling homocysteine and folate metabolism