Ph.D. Rockefeller University, 1977 (R.B. Merrifield)
Post Doctorate Rockefeller University, 1977-1980
Chemical Biology: peptide synthesis
Organic Chemistry: peptide synthesis
Our research encompasses developing mild chemical methods for the synthesis of peptides and small proteins, and applying these methods to solve interesting and challenging biological problems. Several of the reagents and procedures that we have developed are being used in labs throughout the world for peptide science and combinatorial chemistry; notable examples are the “PAL,” “XAL,” and “BAL” linkers, and the PEG-PS and CLEAR families of supports. Diagrammed to the right are BPTI (upper) and GB1 (lower), current targets of interest in protein design and folding studies. Students in the lab receive a broad, multi-disciplinary training, and graduate to rewarding academic and industrial positions.
Murray Goodman Scientific Excellence & Mentorship Award from the American Peptide Society, 2015
American Chemical Society Ralph F. Hirschmann Award in Peptide Chemistry, 2006
Distinguished McKnight University Professorship, 1997
Vincent du Vigneaud Award, Outstanding Achievements in Peptide Research, 1994
Searle Scholar Award, 1982
George Barany
University of Minnesota
Department of Chemistry
A-2, 139 Smith Hall
207 Pleasant St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0431