Erin Carlson

Erin Carlson is a Smith Professor of Chemistry and Distinguished McKnight University Professor at the University of Minnesota, affiliated with the Department of Chemistry and graduate faculty roles in Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics, and Medicinal Pharmacology. She earned her PhD from the University of Wisconsin (2005), BS from St. Olaf College (2000), and completed a postdoc at The Scripps Research Institute (2006-2008).

Her research focuses on Biochemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, and Chemical Biology, with recent work exploring Cancer Biology (chromatin remodeling in lung/pancreatic cancers) and Neuroscience (cerebellar aging and reward systems). Her publications highlight interdisciplinary applications in Dermatology (hemostasis) and Orthopedic Nursing (clinical ethics).

Scientific recognition includes the Distinguished McKnight University Professor award. While specific grant details are not provided, her editorial roles in Methods in Enzymology underscore leadership in methodological advancements.