Dr. Thomas Meade

Professor

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Biography

Professor Thomas Meade is a leading researcher at Northwestern University, focusing on the intersection of chemistry, molecular imaging, and translational medicine. He is the faculty director of the Center for Advanced Molecular Imaging (CAMI) and holds multiple appointments within the university including in the Department of Chemistry and Department of Molecular Biosciences. His research aims to develop innovative imaging tools that facilitate real-time monitoring of molecular events in vivo, with applications particularly pivotal in cancer and neuroscience. Meade's work investigates coordination chemistry to design contrast agents that respond to various biological signals, making significant strides towards personalized medicine. He actively collaborates with clinical and basic science investigators to translate new imaging strategies into meaningful diagnostic and therapeutic applications. He has been recognized with several honors such as the Charles Deering McCormick Professorship of Teaching Excellence and the World Molecular Imaging Society Gold Medal Award. Meade is committed to furthering the understanding of disease at its earliest stages and is developing novel probes to better understand biological environments.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1985-01-01 — Present

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Lead multidisciplinary research program in chemistry and molecular imaging.

Awards

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Investiture: Charles Deering McCormick Professor Teaching Excellence

2021-01-01
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World Molecular Imaging Society Gold Medal Award

2020-01-01
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Gold Medal Award Molecular Imaging

2020-01-01
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George Fisher Baker Lecturer

2019-01-01
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Elected Fellow

2018-01-01

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
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Specialization Notes

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