Dr. David Perrin

Professor

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Biography

David Perrin is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of British Columbia. His research focuses on synthetic chemistry to address critical questions in molecular recognition and catalysis within a biological context, while maintaining goals relevant to medicine. His comprehensive research program interfaces chemistry and biology, leading to projects that have been published in prestigious peer-reviewed journals. His areas of expertise include radiopharmaceuticals, natural product libraries, chemical biology, DNA recognition, self-assembly, synthetic DNAzymes, enzyme mimics, and protein evolution.

Research Interests

Catalysis Molecular Recognition Chemical Biology Synthetic Chemistry

Experience

Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in the field of chemistry, particularly focusing on molecular recognition and catalysis.

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.