Dr. Neil Kelleher

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Biography

Neil Kelleher is a Professor within the Department of Molecular Biosciences at Northwestern University. He received his Ph.D. from Cornell University in 1997. The Kelleher lab specializes in several key areas of research including Top Proteomics, Natural Products Biosynthesis/Discovery, and Chromatin Biology. The core group has developed significant expertise in technology aimed at complex mixture analysis, particularly through Fourier-Transform mass spectrometry. This involves targeted applications in proteomics and natural products chemistry. Kelleher's research group has established a notable track record in protein separations, the development of mass spectrometric hardware, and the successful creation of software to harness the value of complex FTMS data with high mass accuracy. The lab is known for its contributions to understanding the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites and has published extensively in leading journals.

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TOEFL
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IELTS
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Required:7
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U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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