Dr. Erik Chorell

Associate Professor

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Biography

Erik Chorell works as an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry at Umeå University, focusing on research, teaching, and infrastructure responsibilities linked to life sciences and chemical biology. His research primarily develops small bioactive molecules that affect biological systems, particularly concerning cancer treatment. Chorell utilizes these molecules from a basic research perspective to formulate interesting starting points for drug development. His lab specializes in G-quadruplex DNA structures, employing strategies to bind these structures and influence gene expression related to protein functions in cancer. Additionally, he teaches courses in organic chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, and chemical biology, and is responsible for the Bachelor of Science programme in Life Sciences at Umeå. This programme integrates chemistry and molecular biology courses and is conducted in English. Chorell is also involved with the Chemical Biology Consortium Sweden (CBCS), a national infrastructure that aids researchers in bioactive small molecule development.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Focus on research in the development of small molecules that affect biological systems, teaching organic chemistry and chemical biology.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.