David Gorin

David Gorin is a Professor of Chemistry at Smith College. His research spans organic and bioorganic chemistry, focusing on developing selective chemical catalysts for biological contexts and safer methylation strategies using stable reagents. Prior to joining Smith in 2011, he conducted postdoctoral research at Harvard University as an American Cancer Society-Canary Foundation Fellow.

Research Focus

• Selective chemical reagents for functional perturbation in biological systems
• Green methylation reactions avoiding hazardous reagents
• Integration of synthetic chemistry with molecular biology

Scientific Contributions

• Awarded American Cancer Society-Canary Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship
• Published 15+ high-impact articles in journals including Nature, Journal of the American Chemical Society, and Chemical Science
• Developed innovative teaching methods in organic chemistry assessment