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Ronald Brisbois
Paul Fischer (On sabbatical, 2008-2009)
Rebecca Hoye (Department Chair)
Keith Kuwata
Kathleen Parson
Kathryn Splan
Susan Green
Thomas Varberg

Staff

Barbara Ekeberg
Heather McCollor
Amy Rice
Robert Rossi

Emeritus Faculty

Truman Schwartz
Emil Slowinski
Wayne Wolsey

 

 

 

 

 

Faculty and Staff

Kathryn Splan

Assistant Professor of Chemistry

B. S. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 1999
Ph.D. Northwestern University, 2004
Postdoctoral work, Duke University, 2004-2006
University of Minnesota, 2006-2007

Kathryn Splan is an inorganic and biochemist with a background in porphyrin chemistry and medicinal biochemistry. She arrived at Macalester in the Fall of 2007 and teaches in both the biochemistry and introductory chemistry sequences. Her current research focuses on Inhibitor of Apoptosis Proteins (IAPs), which play a key role in the control of programmed cell death. Specifically, her current work focuses on the development and characterization multivalent peptide inhibitors that target IAPs and explores the metal binding properties of IAPs from a bioinorganic and biophysical perspective. Prof. Splan is excited to pursue her varied research interests alongside Macalester students with interests at the interface of Chemistry and Biology.

Prof. Splan is originally from Duluth, MN and is thrilled to be beginning her career at Macalester College. Outside of teaching and research she enjoys spending time at the family cabin in northern Wisconsin and pursuing a variety of outdoor activities including cross-country skiing, running, and ultimate frisbee.

Email: splank@macalester.edu


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