Carston R. Wagner

Carston R. Wagner is a Teaching Professor and Department Head in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Minnesota's College of Pharmacy. He also serves as Director of the Chemical Biology Initiative and is affiliated with the Institute for Molecular Virology.

Education:

• PhD, Duke University, 1987
• BSc, University of North Carolina, 1981
• Postdoctoral Fellow, NIH & Department of Chemistry, Pennsylvania State University, 1987-1991

Research Focus spans chemical biology, synthetic chemistry, and nanotechnology applications in drug development. His multidisciplinary laboratory integrates medicinal chemistry, protein chemistry, and material science principles for creating life-changing therapies.

Scientific Recognition:

• Distinguished University Teaching Professor
• Endowed Chair in Medicinal Chemistry
• NIH Postdoctoral Fellow

As Department Head, he mentors students and leads collaborative research efforts. His lab prioritizes scientific rigor, innovation, and teamwork while upholding diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.