Dr. Paul Decaen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Paul DeCaen is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. He received his PhD from the University of Washington and completed postdoctoral training at Boston Children's Hospital. With a background in structural biology and biophysics, Dr. DeCaen's research focuses on ion channels and their physiological roles in human diseases. He has published over thirty articles in high-profile journals such as Nature, PNAS, Cell, and eLife. His lab utilizes cutting-edge techniques, including cryo-electron microscopy, to study ion channel structures and develop novel therapeutics for various diseases, particularly those related to kidney disorders. Apart from research, he has received awards such as the Endowed Lecturer from the Washington Foundation in Molecular Pharmacology and has served as a chair for the Biophysical Society's Annual Meeting. Dr. DeCaen is actively involved in professional societies and editorial boards, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in molecular pharmacology and biophysics.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine • Chicago, Illinois

Tenured Associate Professor focusing on ion channel biophysics and its implications in human disease.

Awards

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Endowed Lecturer

2022-01-01
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Honorary Faculty

2021-01-01

Requirements for Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics Calculus (single and multi-variable) Linear Algebra Differential Equations Statistics (Linear Regression, Hypothesis Testing) Vector Calculus
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Specialization Notes

Administered by The Graduate School; focuses on Biomechanics, Imaging, Biomaterials, and Regenerative Medicine.