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Scott K. Silverman is a Professor of Chemistry and Associate Head of Budget and Operations at the University of Illinois, affiliated with the Department of Chemistry and the School of Chemical Sciences. His research focuses on DNA as a catalyst and enzyme mimic, bridging organic chemistry and chemical biology. He received his B.S. from UCLA and Ph.D. from Caltech, followed by postdoctoral work at the University of Colorado. Silverman’s lab develops deoxyribozymes for applications in bioorganic chemistry, including peptide modification and nucleic acid engineering. He has been recognized with awards such as the Royal Society of Chemistry Fellowship and Eli Lilly Award in Biological Chemistry.
Key research interests include DNA-catalyzed reactions, functional nucleic acids, and synthetic biology. His lab supports undergraduate and graduate students in projects like DNAzyme design and epigenetic imaging. Collaborations span biochemistry and biophysics, with notable work on epigenetic MRI technology. Silverman mentors extensively, fostering student success in research and graduate programs.
- Awards: Royal Society Fellowship (2012), UIUC Excellence in Guiding Research (2011), LAS Professorial Scholar (2010).
- Lab Focus: DNAzyme-based catalysis, nucleic acid engineering, and interdisciplinary approaches to chemical biology.
- Grants: Supported by NSF, Packard Foundation, and UIUC Center for Advanced Study.
His lab’s work has led to advancements in peptide tagging, RNA ligation, and DNA-catalyzed organic reactions, with applications in diagnostics and synthetic biology.
