Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
About
Dr. Rabago-Smith’s research interest aims to understand the health benefits provided by tea components.
Specifically, it explores the interactions of catechins with cellular proteins (such as cytochrome c) using
chemical, biochemical and cellular methods. Other areas of interest include materials, sustainability,
environmental pollutants and educational chemistry.
Dr. Rabago-Smith’s teaching philosophy is to ensure that students understand and apply what they are
learning. As Charles Kettering said, “There is a great difference between knowing and understanding: you can
know a lot about something and not really understand it.” Only when true understanding takes place
innovation occurs. Thus, she strives to create the best environment to promote learning, understanding, and
scientific development. For innovation to be borne of understanding, Dr. Rabago-Smith creates a learning
environment that includes a solid theoretical foundation enhanced by a safe and open laboratory experience.
She has very high expectations of her students and she anticipates they will perform at their best. She tries to
play up their strengths and correct their weaknesses. She will access each student in an independent manner
and adjust her teaching styles accordingly. Because of this, she incorporates student success into her own
professional development. Dr. Rabago-Smith collaborates with students in the presentation of research
results, publications of research results and development of educational curricula.
Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Michigan State University
… → 2006
B.S. in Chemistry, Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey
… → 1995
Research Interests
- Bioorganic chemistry, organic redox reactions, synthesis of small molecules with biological activity, antioxidants, kinetic studies and educational chemistry.
Disciplines
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
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5,7,3′,4′-Hydroxy substituted flavonoids reduce the heme of cytochrome c with a range of rate constants
Rabago-Smith, M., Kindl, E. D., Wiliams, I. R., Moorman, V. R. & Williams, I. R., Jul 1 2019, In: Biochimie. 162Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Bio-compatible polymer coatings using low temperature, atmospheric pressure plasma
Farhat, S., Gilliam, M., Zand, A. & Rabago-Smith, M., Jun 1 2014.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Polymer Coatings for Biomedical Applications Using Atmospheric Pressure Plasma
Gilliam, M., Farhat, S., Rabago-Smith, M., Baron, C., Walter, N. & Zand, A., Feb 25 2014, In: Surface and Coatings Technology. 241Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Non-Catalytic Reactions Producing Phenol From Benzene with Hydrogen Peroxide and Water At Near and Supercritical Water Conditions
Wenzel, J., Rabago-Smith, M., Zand, A. & Holcomb, P., Nov 1 2012.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Coated Magnesium Implants Promote Bone Healing In A Critical Sized Defect in the Rabbit Ulna
Donovan, J. P., Kinzinger, R. A., Chen, X., Rabago-Smith, M., Lecronier, D., Garlock, A., Goldsmith, J., Mosier-Laclair, S. & Atkinson, P., Jun 1 2011.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation