Dr. Eric Oldfield

Professor

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Biography

Eric Oldfield, Harriett Harlin Professor of Chemistry at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, has a distinguished career with over 450 publications and a notable h-index of 110. His work focuses on biophysical chemistry and the development of anti-infective and anti-cancer drug leads. Oldfield's research includes utilizing x-ray crystallography and computational chemistry to synthesize new drug leads against infectious diseases and cancer. He has received numerous awards including the Royal Society of Chemistry's Meldola Medal and the ACS Award in Pure Chemistry. His innovative approach in targeting multiple drug-resistant bacterial infections aims to address significant public health challenges by employing combination therapies. Oldfield's research further investigates bisphosphonates and their potential roles as cancer vaccine adjuvants, contributing to the broader understanding of tumor biology and treatment strategies.

Research Interests

Awards

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RSC Chemistry-Biology Interface Horizon Prize: Rita John Cornforth Award

2025-01-01
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Avanti Award Lipids

2011-01-01
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Biophysical Award

2009-01-01
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Fellow

2008-01-01
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Excellence Guiding Undergraduate Research

2006-01-01
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Alumni Research Scholar

2006-01-01
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Associate

2001-01-01
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Award for Spectroscopy

1995-01-01
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Senior Scholar

1995-01-01
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Fellow

1993-01-01
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Award in Pure Chemistry

1984-01-01
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Colworth Medal

1983-01-01
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Fellow

1981-01-01
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Louis N. Katz Basic Science Research Prize

1980-01-01
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Research Fellowship

1978-01-01
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Meldola Medal Prize

1977-01-01

Courses

Chemistry 109/203 Chemistry 110/205 Chemistry 315 Chemistry 340/440 Chemistry 344/444 Chemistry 348/540 Chemistry 383/445 Chemistry 385/447 Chemistry 440 Chemistry 449 Chemistry 450/545

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.