Dr. Greg Thurber

Professor

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Biography

Greg Thurber is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Michigan. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a BS in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Pennsylvania State University. His research focuses on the design of molecular imaging agents, with significant advancements made in understanding the molecular basis of diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disorders, and Alzheimer’s disease. His lab employs a joint theoretical and experimental approach, utilizing fundamental chemical engineering principles to develop new imaging agents and investigate their properties. Additionally, Thurber conducts research in quantitative pharmacology, developing mathematical models to optimize the delivery and efficacy of therapeutic molecules. He has held previous positions at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, where he contributed to the fields of radiology and systems biology. Thurber has received multiple awards for his contributions to research and education.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Chemical Engineering.

Assistant Professor

2012-01-01 — 2019-01-01

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Chemical Engineering.

Junior Faculty

2011-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital • Boston, MA

Conducting research in radiology.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2008-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital • Boston, MA

Research in the Center for Systems Biology.

Awards

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National Science Foundation CAREER Award

2016-01-01
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NIH Research Scientist Career Development Award (K01 Mechanism)

2011-01-01
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Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society, Full Membership

2008-01-01
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Ludwig Fellowship Cancer Research, MIT

2006-01-01

Courses

ChE 230 – Introduction Material Energy Balances ChE 344: Reaction Engineering Design ChE 574: Drug Delivery Targeting ChE 696: Principles Predictions Drug Distribution

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science