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Professor Dr. Neil Kelleher

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Biography

Neil Kelleher is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Northwestern University. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a Bachelor of Arts in German from Pacific Lutheran University (1992) and a Ph.D. from Cornell University (1997). Kelleher's research focuses on the development and application of high-performance mass spectrometry technologies to biochemical and biological problems. His group specializes in proteomics, particularly in the areas of natural products biosynthesis and chromatin biology, exploring the intricate relationships between chemistry and biology. He has trained approximately 50 Ph.D. students and postdoctoral researchers, contributing to around 120 publications in prominent scientific journals. Kelleher directs the Chemistry Life Processes Institute and the Northwestern Proteomics facility, driving innovative approaches in mass spectrometry and proteomics to analyze complex mixtures and study the post-translational modifications of proteins.

Research Interests

Proteomics Natural Products Biosynthesis Chromatin Biology

Awards

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Biemann Medal

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Pittsburgh Conference Achievement Award

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Pfizer Award in Enzyme Chemistry

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A.F. Findeis Award for Measurement Science

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Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

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Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award

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Sloan Fellow

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Packard Fellowship

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Cottrell Scholars Award

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National Science Foundation CAREER Award

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Research Corporation Innovation Award

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Burroughs Wellcome Award in Pharmacological Sciences

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Searle Scholar Award

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NIH (NIAID) K22 Career Transition Award

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American Society for Mass Spectrometry Research Award

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Henry Dreyfus New Faculty Award

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7

Prerequisites

U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Application Checklist

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  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)

Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.