The faculty I interact with daily have been nothing short of amazing.
They are incredibly responsive and available, in addition to being experts in their respective fields.
Chemical Biology Master's Program
Gain highly valued research skills from the first chemical biology program in the nation.
The chemical biology master’s program at Stevens gives you unparalleled preparation for a range of satisfying careers in research, medicine and industry. Our program is the first chemical biology program founded in the U.S. Our historical presence in the field serves our students well, both while they are here at Stevens and beyond graduation.
Along with advanced theoretical studies, you’ll pursue original research in world-class laboratories under the mentorship of leading experts in the field.
The Stevens Advantage
You’ll acquire the in-depth lab experience that top employers look for and make connections in pharma, medicine and academia that will help you thrive. We’re also just 15 minutes from downtown Manhattan and situated in the center of the New Jersey pharmaceutical corridor near companies looking for top talent.
What Students Are Saying
I learned a tremendous number of skills important in drug development – from concept to lead discovery and optimization to preclinical evaluation.
I think the ability to wholly understand all these important steps in the process differentiates me from students from other programs who become incredibly specialized.
Stephen Cornwell, Chemical Biology 2021
I think I learned more from my lab experience than the courses, and this central element of the thesis option master’s degree likely prepared me for most entry-level jobs in industry.
It definitely prepared me for work to be done for my doctoral degree.
Stephen Cornwell, Chemical Biology 2021
I was accepted into Johns Hopkins University’s Chemistry-Biology Interface Ph.D. Program for this Fall, and I know it would not have been possible without the support, mentorship, and recommendation of my advisors at Stevens.
Stevens has seriously padded my resume with an extensive list of techniques I have had hands-on experience with, in addition to numerous faculty helping me succeed in my coursework.
Stephen Cornwell, Chemical Biology 2021
I liked that there was a tremendous amount of flexibility in the courses I could take.
I was able to take the classes that interested me and were best for my future career, rather than a set of required courses.
Stephen Cornwell, Chemical Biology 2021
Faculty Profile
Meet the Program Founder
Dr. Nuran Kumbaraci is the founder of the Chemical Biology program. Her research is focused on applying chemical and biochemical methods to determine the mechanism of diseases and develop biomarkers for…
Nuran Kumbaraci
Faculty BioStevens’ World-Class Faculty
Stevens’ internationally recognized researchers bring real-world experience to their teaching thanks to affiliations with industry-leading pharmaceutical companies.
Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma is at the forefront in developing next generation anti cancer agents to treat breast cancer, funded by the Komen Foundation.
Marcin Iwanicki
Marcin Iwanicki studies the mechanisms of ovarian cancer initiation and progression with novel techniques such as CRISPR/CAS9 gene editing.
James Liang
James Liang develops cutting-edge implantable devices and drug delivery systems for biomedical applications.
Chemical Biology Research at Stevens
Stevens is a Premier Research Institution
At Stevens, you have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned faculty members researching groundbreaking topics such as the design and synthesis of medicinally important phenolic and heterocyclic compounds; novel ERK inhibitors; and fabrication of hollow tubular scaffolds for blood vessel-like structure formation.
Research Laboratories in Chemistry & Chemical Biology
The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology (CCB) at Stevens is known for its legacy of fostering and nurturing groundbreaking, world-class innovation at the interface between chemical and biological sciences. The department hosts laboratories with focus in molecular, cellular, and computational research.
Mass Spectrometry
Mass Spectrometry is a rapidly advancing scientific discipline. At Stevens, we provide the most current frontier-level research programs in this growing field.
Sharma Lab
Sharma lab focuses on using synthetic, organic and medicinal chemistry to accelerate the discovery of new therapeutics.
Lee Lab
Professor Lee's team creates new devices using nanotechnology and microfluidics for transformative use.
Zhang Lab
Zhang Lab uses computational and quantum chemistry to provide accurate information of molecules and biomolecules.
Iwanicki Lab
Iwanicki Lab uses a combination of cancer tissue engineering, micro-fabrication, state-of-the-art microscopy and CRISPR/CAS9 gene editing to gain mechanistic insights…
Wang Lab
Research efforts in this lab mainly focus on two areas: Multifunctional Tissue/Organ Formation and Nanomedicine in Cancer.
Perekatt Lab
The Perekatt lab seeks to answer the prevailing question as to why cancer stem-like cells evolve and persist.
Liang Lab
The Liang Lab focuses on Pharmaceutical Chemistry and engineering through the use of various nanomaterials especially polymers.