Dr. Katherine Bujold

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Katherine Bujold is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at McMaster University. Her primary research interests lie in oligonucleotide chemistry, DNA self-assembly, and drug delivery techniques. She focuses on synthesizing oligonucleotides and nucleic acid nanostructures with modified backbones to modulate interactions for various applications. Bujold’s areas of expertise include chemical biology, medical molecular engineering, nanochemistry, supramolecular chemistry, and nanomedicine. She completed her Doctorate in Philosophy in Chemistry at McGill University from 2011 to 2017 after obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Honours Chemistry from the same institution from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, she has postdoctoral experience as a fellow in Chemistry at Northwestern University from 2017 to 2020 and has worked as a research assistant at the Centre de Recherche et Développement - Agriculture Canada. Through her research group, she contributes to advancing the field of nanotechnology and biochemistry.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

2017-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Conducted advanced research in chemistry, focusing on oligonucleotide structures and their applications.

Research Assistant

— Present

Centre de Recherche et Développement - Agriculture Canada • Canada

Engaged in research activities related to agricultural science and its applications.

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
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