Dr. Scott Schaus

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Organic Chemistry.

Awards

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NSF CAREER Award

2004-01-01
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Research Corporation: Research Innovation Award

2002-01-01

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
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