Joel Guthridge, Ph.D.
About Joel Guthridge, Ph.D.
Joel Guthridge, Ph.D., is an Assistant Member at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, specializing in autoimmune diseases and translational research. He has extensive experience in bioinformatics, clinical biorepository development, and immune cell signaling.
Current Role at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Joel Guthridge, Ph.D., currently serves as an Assistant Member in the Arthritis & Clinical Immunology division at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. He also holds the position of Director for Translational Informatics and Clinical Research Resources. In this role, he has been instrumental in developing resources that facilitate clinical translational research in autoimmune diseases. His work focuses on immune cell signaling perturbations and their implications for disease progression.
Education and Expertise
Joel Guthridge earned his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of Iowa, completing his studies from 1981 to 1985. He pursued further education at the University of Kentucky, where he obtained a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from 1985 to 1992. He also completed post-doctoral studies in Medicine, Rheumatology, and Immunology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus from 1993 to 1996. Additionally, he holds a Master of Science in Computer Information Science from Regis University, achieved between 1998 and 2000.
Previous Experience at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Prior to his current role, Joel Guthridge worked at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation in various capacities. He served as an Assistant Research Member from 2003 to 2010 and later as an Associate Research Member from 2010 to 2018. His contributions during these periods focused on clinical biorepository development and the utilization of resources to support research in autoimmune inflammatory diseases.
Professional Background in Academia and Industry
Joel Guthridge has held academic positions at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, where he was an Assistant Professor from 1999 to 2000 and an Instructor from 1996 to 1999. He also worked as a Consultant in Bioinformatics at Dharmacon from 2002 to 2003. His diverse background encompasses both academic and industry experience, contributing to his expertise in bioinformatics and the development of clinical databases.
Research Techniques and Specializations
In his research, Joel Guthridge specializes in autoantibody specificity characterization and protein-structure function characterization. He employs advanced techniques such as PhosphoFlow and Immunophenotyping to assess disease biomarkers. His work aims to enhance the understanding of autoimmune diseases and improve clinical outcomes through innovative research methodologies.