Dr. James Inkster

Assistant Professor

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Biography

James Inkster is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at McMaster University. He specializes in Radiochemistry, focusing on the design and synthesis of novel PET imaging radiopharmaceuticals. His research centers on creating radioactive diagnostic probes for in vivo molecular imaging applications, particularly for positron emission tomography (PET) tracers. His work also includes improving radiosynthetic techniques for incorporating 18F into bioactive small molecules and developing new bioconjugation strategies to modify peptide and protein-based targeting vectors. These advancements aim to address the need for clinically relevant molecular imaging agents for pathologies such as diabetes and bacterial infections.

Research Interests

Requirements for McMaster University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a related area
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

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