Jacqueline Barton
Jacqueline Barton | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jacqueline Ann Kapelman May 7, 1952 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Barnard College, Columbia University |
| Known for | DNA research |
| Awards | National Medal of Science, Priestley Medal, ACS Award in Pure Chemistry |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Chemistry |
| Institutions | California Institute of Technology |
| Doctoral advisor | Stephen J. Lippard |
Jacqueline Ann Barton (née Kapelman; born May 7, 1952) is an American chemist known for her pioneering research on the chemistry of DNA. She is currently the John G. Kirkwood and Arthur A. Noyes Professor of Chemistry at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech).
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Barton was born in New York City, New York. She attended Barnard College, where she received her B.A. in 1974. She then pursued her Ph.D. in Inorganic chemistry at Columbia University under the supervision of Stephen J. Lippard, completing it in 1979.
Career[edit | edit source]
After completing her Ph.D., Barton held a postdoctoral position at Bell Laboratories and then joined the faculty at Hunter College. In 1989, she moved to the California Institute of Technology, where she has remained since. Her research has focused on the electron transfer properties of DNA and the development of metal complexes as probes of DNA structure and function.
Research[edit | edit source]
Barton's research has significantly advanced the understanding of how DNA can conduct electricity. Her work has implications for biochemistry, molecular biology, and the development of biosensors. She has demonstrated that DNA can act as a conduit for electron transfer, which has potential applications in nanotechnology and molecular electronics.
Awards and honors[edit | edit source]
Barton has received numerous awards for her contributions to science, including the National Medal of Science in 2011, the Priestley Medal in 2015, and the ACS Award in Pure Chemistry in 1988. She is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Barton is married to fellow chemist Peter Dervan, who is also a professor at Caltech. They have collaborated on several research projects and have co-authored numerous scientific papers.
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