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Emily Derbyshire is the Eads Family Professor of Chemistry at Duke University, with joint appointments in Molecular Genetics & Microbiology and secondary appointment in Cell Biology. Her research bridges chemistry and biology to tackle global health challenges, particularly focusing on infectious diseases like malaria.
Education Highlights:
- B.A. in Chemistry (with honors), Trinity College (Connecticut)
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley
- Postdoctoral Research, Harvard Medical School
Her work includes developing chemical genetic screens for liver-stage malaria inhibitors. Notable accolades include the Sloan Research Fellowship and the ACS Infectious Diseases Young Investigator Award.
Scientific Awards:
- NIH Director’s New Innovator Award
- ACS Infectious Diseases Young Investigator Award
- AAAS Marion Milligan Mason Award
- Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award
- Sloan Research Fellowship
As a faculty member, she integrates her expertise in biochemical enzyme studies and chemical genetics into her research and teaching initiatives. Her career spans prestigious institutions and emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches.
