Dr. Monica Mccallum

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Monica E. McCallum is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Pennsylvania. She obtained her Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Baylor University in 2016 and has completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University under Professor Emily P. Balskus. Her research focuses on the complex interactions between microbes and their environments, particularly in extreme conditions. McCallum's lab employs techniques from organic synthesis, biochemistry, molecular biology, and microbiology to explore the biosynthetic pathways of natural products and their roles in microbial communication and community structure. She is particularly interested in the ability to detect and understand biological signals and chemical interactions that govern microbial interactions and functionality.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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