Dr. Carsten Krebs

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Biography

Carsten Krebs is a distinguished professor in the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Penn State University. His academic focus lies in bioinorganic chemistry, specifically studying iron-containing enzymes that play crucial roles in various biological processes. His research incorporates a combination of biochemical, kinetic, and spectroscopic methods to explore the mechanisms of Fe-containing enzymes using techniques such as 57Fe-Mössbauer spectroscopy. Krebs' work particularly concentrates on non-heme enzymes and their capabilities to activate dioxygen to facilitate challenging oxidation reactions. His group also investigates iron-sulfur cluster enzymes, focusing on the mechanisms behind 'Radical-SAM' enzymes which cleave S-adenosylmethionine to perform critical transformations. Krebs has published numerous articles in prestigious journals, significantly contributing to the field of enzyme chemistry.

Research Interests

Experience

Distinguished Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA

Teaching and conducting research in bioinorganic chemistry and enzymology.

Awards

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Elected Fellow

2019-01-01
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SBIC Early Career Award

2012-01-01
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Pfizer Award in Enzyme Chemistry

2008-01-01
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Kavli Fellow

2007-01-01
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Camille Dreyfus Teacher Scholar

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Beckman Young Investigator

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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