Dr. Shana Kelley

Professor

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Biography

Shana Kelley is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Northwestern University. She holds a Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on developing new diagnostic tools and therapies for diseases using a multidisciplinary approach. The Kelley Group works on various projects, including the development of biomolecular sensors and phenotypic screening platforms, utilizing techniques such as CRISPR screening and cellular engineering. Over the past decade, she has produced around 200 publications and supervised approximately 50 Ph.D. students and postdoctoral trainees, many of whom have gone on to prestigious positions in academia and industry. Kelley’s research has been recognized and supported by numerous awards, including the Guggenheim Fellowship and ACS Doolittle Award. She is also an active member of several prestigious organizations, including the National Academy of Inventors and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-09-01 — Present

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL, USA

Leading research group focused on developing new diagnostic tools and therapies in biomedicine.

Awards

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Member

2023-01-01
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Member

2023-01-01
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ACS Doolittle Award

2022-01-01
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Guggenheim Fellowship

2022-01-01
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Fellow

2021-01-01
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Order Ontario

2021-01-01
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AFPC Pfizer Award

2020-01-01
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Distinguished Visiting Fellow

2018-01-01
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ACS Nanoscience Award

2017-01-01
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Somorjai Visiting Miller Professorship

2017-01-01
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SLAS Innovation Award

2016-01-01
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NSERC Brockhouse Award

2016-01-01
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Fellow

2016-01-01
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Fellow

2016-01-01
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University of Toronto Distinguished Professor Award

2013-01-01
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Steacie Prize

2011-01-01
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University of Toronto Inventor of the Year

2011-01-01
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NSERC E.W.R Steacie Fellowship

2010-01-01
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Named 'Canada's Top 40 Under 40'

2008-01-01
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Pittsburgh Conference Achievement Award

2006-01-01
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Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award

2005-01-01
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TR100: Voted Top 100 Innovators

2004-01-01
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Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship

2004-01-01
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NSF CAREER Award

2004-01-01
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Dreyfus New Faculty Award

2000-01-01
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Research Innovation Award

2000-01-01

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
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  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.