Dr. Philip Low

Professor

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Biography

Professor Philip Low is a distinguished researcher and the Ralph C. Corley Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Purdue University. He specializes in drug discovery and the development of novel therapeutic strategies for various diseases, including cancer and infectious diseases. His research focuses on designs for targeted drugs that reprogram the human immune system to treat malignant cancers, CNS diseases, autoimmune diseases, and more. He is also well-versed in using hydroxyapatite-targeting peptides for bone regeneration and has pioneered the development of CAR T cell immunotherapies. With over 775 published patents and a notable H-Index of 124, Dr. Low has received multiple awards for his exceptional contributions to cancer research. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Brigham Young University and a Ph.D. from the University of California, San Diego.

Research Interests

Drug Discovery Cancer Immunotherapy Targeted Therapies Bone Tissue Regeneration Malaria Treatment Fluorescence Guided Surgery Fibrotic Diseases

Awards

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Indiana’s 250 Influential Persons

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American Lung Association – Legacy Award

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Gustavus John Esselen Award (ACS)

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Peter Speiser Award

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Achievement in Chemistry Cancer Research

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AACR Award for Outstanding Achievement in Chemistry Cancer Research

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George & Christine Sosnovsky Award in Cancer Research

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Elected to the National Academy of Inventors

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Mathias P. Mertes Award

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Roland T. Lakey Award

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Morrill Award

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BYU Distinguished Alumnus Award

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Watanabe Life Sciences Champion Year Award

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Outstanding Commercialization Award Faculty

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World Difference Award

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NIH MERIT Award

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Elected Fellow of the American Association for Advancement of Science

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Sigma Xi Research Award

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Herbert Newby McCoy Award (Purdue University)

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Indiana Lions Club Cancer Research Award

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International Union Cancer Fellow

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Research Associate

Requirements for Purdue University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:14
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:18
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
35 semester hours of undergraduate chemistry Courses in General, Quantitative, Inorganic, Organic, and Physical Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Online Application
  • Academic Statement of Purpose (500 words)
  • Personal History Statement
  • Official Transcripts
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume
Specialization Notes

GRE scores (General and Subject) are NOT considered.