Stephen Kerr

Dr. Stephen Kerr serves as the Associate Provost for Academic and International Affairs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS), with primary affiliation in the School of Pharmacy. His academic career spans over two decades, with significant contributions to medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology research.

Dr. Kerr earned his PhD in Medicinal Chemistry from the University at Buffalo (SUNY), complemented by undergraduate degrees in Pharmaceutical Technology and Chemistry from Bombay University institutions. His post-doctoral training was completed at Yale University School of Medicine.

• PhD in Medicinal Chemistry, University at Buffalo (SUNY)
• BS (Pharmaceutical Technology), Department of Chemical Technology, Bombay University
• BS (Chemistry), St. Xavier's College, Bombay University
• Post-doctoral Fellow, Yale University School of Medicine

Dr. Kerr's research focuses on mechanistic enzymology of viral DNA polymerases, anti-viral and anti-cancer drug design, cellular toxicology of phenolic anti-oxidants, and drug metabolism studies. His work bridges basic science with pharmaceutical applications, particularly in cancer therapeutics and antiviral drug development.

His publication record spans from 1992 to 2018, with research evolving from fundamental enzymology of HIV reverse transcriptase to more recent work on flavonoid cytoprotection, prodrug development, and occupational toxicology related to vitiligo. His scholarly output demonstrates consistent contributions to drug discovery, enzyme inhibition mechanisms, and toxicological research.

Dr. Kerr has received numerous professional honors including the Distinguished Trustees Award for Teaching Excellence (2012), Pharmaceutical Sciences Teacher of the Year Award (2011), and multiple Scholarly Publication Awards.

• 2014 Faculty Scholarship Showcase Award (Integration)
• 2014 Phi Kappa Phi – Charter Member
• 2012 Distinguished Trustees Award for Teaching Excellence
• 2011 Pharmaceutical Sciences Teacher of the Year Award
• 2010 Scholarly Publication Award (Basic Sciences)

He maintains active professional affiliations with major scientific organizations including the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET), Society of Toxicology (SOT), American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, and American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS). Dr. Kerr also serves in leadership roles within honor societies including Sigma Xi (Scientific Research Society) where he serves as Vice President of the Delta Chapter.