Johnny Ray Runyon

Biography

Over the course of my a career I have developed new ways to make accurate and precise measurements of analytes in challenging environments. To drive innovative research forward a meaningful measurement must be accurate and placed in context. New approaches require a combination of methods spanning different disciplines, thus placing my work at the interface between disciplines including chemistry, materials science, separation science, nanotechnology, microfluidics, device manufacturing, environmental sciences and life sciences. This multidisciplinary intersection is especially true at my current position with the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine where I seek to understand, from a systems biology perspective, the dynamic two-way interaction of humans with their environment through novel measurements of small molecules, peptides and protein biomarkers in sweat. The knowledge gained is used to guide development of non-invasive and continuous assessment of human health, well-being and performance. Additionally I have previous experience with small business entrepreneurship and partnering with companies in the biotech, manufacturing, environmental and pharmaceutical arenas.

Degrees

• Ph.D. Applied Chemistry
• Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado, United States
• Thermal Field-Flow Fractionation of Polymers with High Molecular Weight and Complex Architectures
• B.S. Chemistry
• University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States