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Generations of Chemistry

Professor of Chemistry Steven D. Townsend鈥檚 specialty is at the intersection of synthetic chemistry and biology. He studies how sugar compounds in human breast milk can be used to improve everything from the hydrodynamics of big ships to reducing chemotherapy-induced nausea and more.

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In the context of the community, I feel obligated to make sure we鈥檙e doing science that they comprehend, and, ultimately, if we鈥檙e successful, it should be something that can help them.

Steven D. Townsend Steven D. Townsend
Stevenson Chair in chemistry and professor of pathology, microbiology and immunology

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  • Meet Steven D. Townsend

    Steve Townsend

    Stevenson Chair, professor of chemistry and听professor of pathology, microbiology and immunology

    Steven Townsend is Stevenson Chair and professor of chemistry. He is also professor of pathology, microbiology and immunology. His research focuses on developing new tools to broaden our fundamental understanding of chemistry while addressing problems significant to human health. In particular, his lab focuses on studying and discovering innovative uses for the chemical compounds found within human breast milk.

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    Townsend鈥檚 Research in the News

    The Wall Street Journal:听听(October 31, 2019)

    Chemical & Engineering News:听听(September 23, 2020)

    The Scientist:听听(August 22, 2002)

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  • Researcher Spotlight

    Sabrina Spicer is a graduate student researcher in the Townsend lab. Her focus is on discovering the antibiofilm properties of sugar compounds within human breast milk.

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