Dr. Amy Rosenzweig

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Biography

Amy Rosenzweig is a professor in the Department of Chemistry at Northwestern University. She focuses on understanding metalloprotein function at the molecular level, utilizing structural, spectroscopic, biochemical, genetic, and bioinformatic approaches to tackle challenges at the forefront of bioinorganic chemistry. Her research interests include biological methane oxidation, oxygen activation in metalloenzymes, metal uptake and transport, and natural products biosynthesis. Through her work, she has made substantial contributions to the field, with numerous publications highlighting the insights she has gained regarding copper binding and enzymatic processes in methane-oxidizing bacteria. Her laboratory, the Rosenzweig group, is dedicated to elucidating the mechanisms and structures of these fascinating biological systems, aiming to advance scientific knowledge in bioinorganic chemistry and its applications.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Professor in the Department of Chemistry with a focus on bioinorganic chemistry.

Awards

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Elected Member

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Elected Fellow

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Royal Society of Chemistry Joseph Chatt Award

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Ivano Bertini Award

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Fletcher Undergraduate Research Faculty Award

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Elected Fellow

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American Chemical Society Nobel Laureate Signature Award for Graduate Education

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Honorary Degree, Doctor of Science

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MacArthur Fellow

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Camille Dreyfus Teacher Scholar Award

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David and Lucile Packard Fellow

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.