Christopher Chang
Christopher J. Chang | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1974 |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Alma mater | California Institute of Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Spouse | Michelle Chang |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Chemistry |
| Institutions | UC Berkeley |
| Doctoral advisor | Daniel G. Nocera |
Christopher J. Chang is a professor of chemistry at the Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, a recipient of several young scientist awards for his research in bioinorganic chemistry, molecular and chemical biology.[1][2]
His research interests include molecular imaging sensors for the study of redox biology[3][4] and metals,[5] especially as applied to neuroscience and immunology, metal catalysts for renewable energy cycles, and green chemistry.[1]
Awards
- Davison Thesis Prize (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003) [1]
- Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation New Faculty Award (2004) [1]
- Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation Beckman Young Investigators Award (2005) [1]
- American Federation for Aging Research Award (2005) [1]
- National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2006) [1]
- Paul Saltman Award, Metals in Biology GRC (2008) [1]
- Amgen Young Investigator Award (2008) [1]
- Hellman Faculty Award (2008) [1]
- Bau Award in Inorganic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2008) [1]
- 2008: TR35: Technology Review magazine Young Innovator Award[6]
- Astra Zeneca Excellence in Chemistry Award (2009) [1]
- Novartis Young Investigator Award in Organic Chemistry (2009) [1]
- Blavatnik Award for Young Scientists (2015)[7]
Personal life
Christopher is married to his colleague from the department of chemistry, Michelle Chang, another 2008 TR35 award recipient.[8]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Faculty & Research | College of Chemistry". Chem.berkeley.edu. Retrieved 2015-05-06.
- ^ "Chang Group - Homepage". Cchem.berkeley.edu. Retrieved 2015-05-06.
- ^ "Molecular imaging of hydrogen peroxide produced for cell signaling : Abstract : Nature Chemical Biology". Nature.com. Retrieved 2015-05-06.
- ^ "A Targetable Fluorescent Probe for Imaging Hydrogen Peroxide in the Mitochondria of Living Cells". Pubs.acs.gov. Retrieved 2015-05-06.
- ^ "Visualizing Ascorbate-Triggered Release of Labile Copper within Living Cells using a Ratiometric Fluorescent Sensor". Pubs.acs.gov. Retrieved 2015-05-06.
- ^ Top Stories. "Innovator Under 35: Christopher Chang, 33 - MIT Technology Review". Technologyreview.com. Retrieved 2015-05-06.
- ^ "2015 National Laureates". New York Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- ^ "National magazines tout two chemists and two astronomers as top innovators in their fields", UC Berkeley News, August 22, 2008 (retrieved December 12, 2014)