David M. Chenoweth

Dr. David M. Chenoweth is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at the University of Pennsylvania, affiliated with the School of Arts & Sciences and the Department of Chemistry. His research focuses on organic chemistry, molecular recognition, and their applications in biological systems and materials science. He holds a Ph.D. from Caltech and completed postdoctoral work at MIT. His lab develops chemical tools for probing biological systems, modulating nucleic acids, and designing materials with sensing/self-assembly properties.

Education:

• B.S., Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, 1999
• Ph.D., California Institute of Technology, 2009
• NIH Postdoctoral Fellow, MIT, 2009–2010

Research Interests: The Chenoweth lab designs molecules to modulate nucleic acid/protein structures and creates advanced materials for imaging/sensing. Key areas include collagen stabilization via aza-glycine, optogenetic tools for cellular control, and fluorescent probes for live-cell imaging.

Selected Awards:

• NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship
• Caltech Herbert Newby McCoy Award (2009)
• Kanel Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship

Teaching & Outreach: Teaches Organic Chemistry (Chem 242/243), Advanced Organic Chemistry (Chem 443), and Photochemistry (Chem 708). Engages in outreach via Philadelphia Science Festival and Penn Summer Chemistry Research Academy.