Mike Drake
About Mike Drake
Mike Drake is a Senior Research Assistant at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, where he has worked since 1999. He has developed significant methodologies in immunology, including a mouse APC assay and a procedure for producing monoclonal antibodies.
Work at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Mike Drake has been employed at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) as a Senior Research Assistant since 1999. In this role, he has contributed to various research initiatives, focusing on the development of monoclonal antibodies. His work includes the creation of monoclonal antibodies that target anti-histone, anti-polyphosphate, anti-DNA, and anti-nucleosome. His expertise in these areas has supported OMRF's mission to advance medical research.
Education and Expertise
Mike Drake earned a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of Oklahoma, where he studied from 1976 to 1985. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his research work. His expertise includes developing assays and procedures in immunology, particularly in creating mouse T cell hybridomas and producing monoclonal antibodies in large quantities.
Research Contributions
Throughout his career, Mike Drake has made significant contributions to various fields of research. He developed a mouse APC assay and perfected an in vitro method for producing gram quantities of monoclonal antibodies. His prior research experience includes work in pigment cell biology, immunosuppression, tumor imaging, and clinical microbiology, which has informed his current projects at OMRF.
Professional Experience
Before joining OMRF, Mike Drake gained experience in several research areas, including pigment cell biology, immunosuppression, tumor imaging, and clinical microbiology. This diverse background has equipped him with a broad skill set that he applies in his current role as a Senior Research Assistant, where he focuses on immunological research.