Dr. Stephen Hanessian

Professor

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Biography

Stephen Hanessian is a global leader in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and bio-organic chemistry. He joined the Department of Chemistry at the Université de Montréal in 1969 and has trained over 300 students and postdoctoral researchers. He held the Isis Pharmaceuticals Research Chair, producing research that has led to the development of new drugs, including antibiotics and antiviral and anti-leukemic agents. His contributions to total synthesis and natural products have been significant, particularly in the field of therapeutic product development and new methods in asymmetric synthesis. Hanessian's research expertise encompasses organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and chemical biology, focusing on drug discovery and catalysis. He has published extensively in the field, significantly impacting drug development through his innovative methodologies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1969-01-01 — Present

Université de Montréal • Montréal, QC

Conducts research on total synthesis of natural products of biological importance, design and synthesis of therapeutic products, and development of new methods in asymmetric synthesis.

Awards

#1987

Prix Urgel-Archambault

1987-01-01
#1996

Prix Marie-Victorin

1996-01-01
#1996

Médaille d'or Gerhard-Herzberg

1996-01-01
#1997

Prix Killam (Izaak-Walton-Killam)

1997-01-01
#1989

Bourse Killam

1989-01-01
#1988

Société royale du Canada: Les Académies des arts, des lettres et des sciences du Canada

1988-01-01
#2011

Prix d'excellence

2011-01-01

Requirements for Université de Montréal

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
MSc in Pharmacology or equivalent Research supervisor confirmation
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2/C1)
Specialization Notes

Department of Pharmacology and Physiology - Research intensive with options in Neuropharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.