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Katherine J. Franz is the James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at Duke University. Her research group is dedicated to elucidating the structural and functional consequences of metal ion coordination in biological systems. She focuses particularly on understanding coordination chemistry that biology uses to manage essential and toxic species, such as copper and iron. Harnessing these principles informs the development of novel chemical tools to manipulate the location, speciation, and reactivity of biological metal ions, potentially providing therapeutic benefits. The group's work employs a combination of synthesis, spectroscopy, and biochemistry to achieve these goals. Dr. Franz has received several accolades for her research and teaching, including the Southern Chemists Award, the Charles H. Stone Award, and the ACS National Award for Encouraging Women in the Chemical Sciences. Additionally, she is a member of the Duke Cancer Institute and actively engages in promoting diversity in science through her work at Duke. She has held a Sloan Research Fellowship and received a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation, highlighting her contributions to chemistry education and research.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)