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Scott Schaus is a Professor at Boston University in the College of Arts and Sciences, specializing in Chemistry. He completed his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry under Eric N. Jacobsen at Harvard University in 1999 and subsequently undertook postdoctoral studies in Andy Myers’ laboratory at Harvard as an NIH fellow. His research focuses on the Schaus Group's major areas, including enantioselective catalytic synthetic methodologies, chemical synthesis, and biomedical research conducted at the Boston University Center for Molecular Discovery. Specific techniques developed by Schaus include asymmetric Mannich reactions and enantioselective boronate reactions, which are utilized to construct chiral building blocks for natural products. In conjunction with the Center for Molecular Discovery, he advances translational science targeting treatments for cancer and infectious diseases. Over the years, he has collaborated on various projects funded by NIH and other organizations, contributing to significant advancements in organic synthesis methods and their applications in biomedicine.
Boston University • Boston, MA
Teaching and conducting research in the field of Organic Chemistry.
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