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Corey Stephenson is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Medicine, with a cross-appointment in the Department of Chemistry within the Faculty of Science. His research group focuses on developing innovative synthetic methodologies that harness visible light to mediate reactions for synthesizing biologically active molecules. Previously, Stephenson was a Professor at the University of Michigan where he was promoted to full Professor in 2015 before moving to UBC.
Stephenson's research program centers on photo- and electrochemical reactions conducted in both batch and continuous flow systems. His group is particularly interested in developing methods to access unique chemical space through visible light photoredox catalysis. The Stephenson lab maintains a strong commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and mutual respect, believing these values are foundational to scientific innovation. The lab's work bridges fundamental photochemistry with practical applications in pharmaceutical synthesis and natural product chemistry.
Stephenson's publication record demonstrates consistent high-impact contributions to photochemistry and synthetic methodology. His work spans from fundamental mechanistic studies to practical applications in pharmaceutical synthesis and natural product chemistry. The research shows a clear trajectory toward increasingly complex reaction design, with growing emphasis on sustainable chemistry approaches and applications to biologically relevant molecules.
- 2020 ACS Catalysis publication on ethanol conversion
- 2016 Science publication on resveratrol tetramers
- 2015 Pfizer Green Chemistry Award
- 2014 EROS Best Reagent Award
- 2013 Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar award
- 2011 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow
Stephenson has mentored numerous graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and undergraduate researchers who have gone on to successful careers in academia and industry. His research has been supported by significant grants including an NSF CAREER award for green chemical methodology and collaborations with pharmaceutical companies like Eli Lilly. The Stephenson group maintains an active presence in both academic and industrial chemistry communities through publications, conference presentations, and collaborative research initiatives.
The Stephenson lab operates at the intersection of organic synthesis, photochemistry, and chemical biology, with facilities equipped for both traditional batch reactions and continuous flow photochemistry. The group maintains strong collaborative relationships with other research groups across disciplines and with industry partners interested in applying photochemical methods to pharmaceutical development.
