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Kathryn Splan serves as Professor and Chair of the Chemistry Department at Macalester College, based in the Olin-Rice Science Center (Room 311) with contact email splank@macalester.edu and phone 651-696-6109.
Her academic credentials include:
- BS: University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, 1999
- PhD: Northwestern University, 2004
Her research focuses on metal ion roles in biological systems, particularly copper and zinc dynamics in proteins and metal acquisition mechanisms. She investigates copper's effects on biomolecules and develops synthetic porphyrins mimicking heme and chlorophyll structures. Teaching responsibilities encompass introductory chemistry and biochemistry courses, reflecting her expertise in bridging inorganic chemistry with biological applications.
As Department Chair, she leads administrative functions while maintaining active laboratory research in bioinorganic chemistry.
