Prof Dr. Steven Townsend, Vanderbilt University, United States
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🌟Summary
Dr. Steven D. Townsend is the Stevenson Professor of Chemistry at Vanderbilt University, where he also holds appointments in Medicine, Health, and Society, as well as Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology. Known for his groundbreaking research in organic chemistry and dedication to teaching, Dr. Townsend has received numerous accolades, including the Camille-Dreyfus Teacher Scholar and the Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship. He actively contributes to the scientific community through various editorial and advisory roles.
🎓Educational Background
MBA (2023-Present) – University of Tennessee, Knoxville
NCI Postdoctoral Research Fellow (2011-2014) – Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center & Columbia University
Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry (2005-2010) – Vanderbilt University
B.S. in Chemistry (2001-2005) – Oakland University
💼Professional Experience
Professor of Medicine, Health, and Society (2024-Present) – Vanderbilt University
Stevenson Professor of Chemistry (2022-Present) – Vanderbilt University
Professor of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology (2022-Present) – Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Professor of Chemistry (2022) – Vanderbilt University
Associate Professor of Chemistry (2021) – Vanderbilt University
Assistant Professor of Chemistry (2014-2021) – Vanderbilt University
🔬Research Interests
Organic Synthesis: Creating and analyzing complex organic compounds.
Biomedical Applications: Applying chemistry to solve medical and microbiological problems.
Microbiome Research: Exploring the impact of microbiomes on health.
🏆Honors and Awards
2024-2026 Special Creativity Extension – National Science Foundation
2023 Provost’s Faculty Grant for Culminating Projects in Immersion
2022 Thieme Chemistry Journal Award
2021 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow
2020 Camille-Dreyfus Teacher Scholar
📝Professional Activities
Associate Editor – Science Advances
Member, NIH Study Section – Chemical Synthesis & Biosynthesis (CSB)
Editorial Advisory Board – Organic Letters, Journal of Organic Chemistry, ACS Central Science
Publications Top Noted📚
Total Synthesis of Tabernanthine and Ibogaline: Rapid Access to Nosyl Tryptamines
Authors: Hughes, A.J.; Townsend, S.D.
Journal: European Journal of Organic Chemistry
Year: 2024
A Human Milk Oligosaccharide Prevents Intestinal Inflammation in Adulthood via Modulating Gut Microbial Metabolism
Authors: Schalich, K.M.; Buendia, M.A.; Kaur, H.; Townsend, S.D.; Yan, F.
Journal: mBio
Year: 2024
Total Synthesis of Ervaoffine J and K
Authors: Hughes, A.J.; Townsend, S.D.
Journal: Chemistry – A European Journal
Year: 2024
Oxidative Construction of Unusual Indole-Derived Intermediates en Route to Conodusine A
Authors: Hughes, A.J.; Townsend, S.D.
Journal: Tetrahedron Letters
Year: 2024
Synthesis of a Phosphoethanolamine Cellulose Mimetic and Evaluation of Its Unanticipated Biofilm Modulating Properties
Authors: Adams, C.E.; Spicer, S.K.; Gaddy, J.A.; Townsend, S.D.
Journal: ACS Infectious Diseases
Year: 2024
Environmental Toxicant Exposure Paralyzes Human Placental Macrophage Responses to Microbial Threat
Authors: Stephens, V.R.; Moore, R.E.; Spicer, S.K.; Osteen, K.G.; Gaddy, J.A.
Journal: ACS Infectious Diseases
Year: 2023