Research
Martin Burke’s research interests are in organic chemistry with a specific focus on synthesizing and studying small molecules with protein-like functions. His research includes “Lego Chemistry,” which synthesizes small molecules for scientific research through amino acid building blocks. Molecular Prosthetics, another area of his research, uses small molecules to perform protein-like functions to promote physiological restoration. He also studies antifungals, specifically for the fungal pathogens Candida and Aspergillus. His research aims to find a way to make a derivative of the toxic but effective drug AmB to fight off deadly fungal infections. View his research group’s website for more information.
Education
- Ph.D., Harvard University, 2003
Campus Affiliations
- May and Ving Lee Professor, Chemistry
- Professor, Chemistry
- Affiliate, Biochemistry
- Professor, Biomedical and Translational Sciences
- Professor, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology
- Affiliate, Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
- Professor, Center for Global Studies
Select Honors and Recognitions
- AAAS Fellow, 2021
- Thieme-IUPAC Prize, 2014
- Eli Lilly Grantee Award, 2010
- iCON Innovator Award, 2019