Dr. Stephen Byrn

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Biography

Stephen R. Byrn is the Charles B. Jordan Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at the College of Pharmacy, Purdue University. His research focuses on solid-state formulation stability of small molecules, regulatory science, and sustainable medicines for Africa. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from DePauw University (1966) and a Doctorate in Organic Physical Chemistry from the University of Illinois, Urbana (1970), along with postdoctoral training in Physical Chemistry at UCLA (1970-1972). Dr. Byrn has dedicated significant efforts to the improvement of drug stability and the development of methods to analyze pharmaceuticals, with a particular focus on solid-state chemistry. He is actively involved in educational programs in Tanzania aimed at addressing the lack of access to high-quality medicines, which includes a Master’s degree in Biotechnology Innovation and Regulatory Science. His contributions to the field have been recognized with numerous awards, including the AAPS Dale Wurster Award in 2016. Dr. Byrn has published extensively, with research interests that include solid-state desolvation reactions and abuse-deterrent formulations for opioids. He is committed to both advancing pharmaceutical sciences and nurturing future innovators in the industry.

Research Interests

Experience

Charles B. Jordan Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Leading research in solid-state chemistry and pharmaceutical formulation.

Awards

#1

AAPS Dale Wurster Award

#1

AAPS David Grant Research Achievement Award

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
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores (General and Subject) are NOT considered.