Dr. Evert Njomen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Evert Njomen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Duke University. His research focuses on the use of stereochemically defined small molecules and advanced chemical proteomic methods to discover and characterize ligands for disease-relevant challenging-to-drug proteins. He aims to identify ligands that bind to and modulate specific proteoforms and protein complexes, to elucidate their effects on protein functions and biological pathways. Njomen's work enhances the understanding of the roles proteins play in human biology, contributing to the development of more effective therapeutic strategies.

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Experience

Assistant Professor

2025-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaching and researching in the Department of Chemistry, focusing on chemical proteomics and protein ligand interactions.

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)