Dr. Sean Moran
Assistant Professor, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2014-present.
Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2009-2013
Ph.D., Columbia University, 2008
M.Phil., Columbia University, 2006
M.A., Columbia University, 2003
B.Sc., McGill University, 2001
Sean Moran is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at SIUC (2014-present). He received his B.Sc. in Biochemistry from McGill University in 2001. He did his graduate work with Brian Gibney at Columbia University in biophysical/bioinorganic chemistry with an emphasis on thermodynamics and protein design. Afterwards, he did his postdoc with Martin Zanni at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, focusing on vibrational labeling and 2D IR spectroscopy of proteins. The Moran lab at SIUC combines these interests in a wide range of projects aimed at understanding the structures and dynamics of complex biopolymers, including enzymes, DNA/RNA, and biomaterials.
Sean’s hobbies include playing the guitar, watching other people play the guitar, and complaining. He also loves cats. As a Connecticut native, he roots for the Boston Red Sox, the Boston Celtics, the UCONN Huskies, and the Hartford Whalers (RIP).
smoran@chem.siu.edu
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SIU Carbondale School of Chemical and Biomolecular Sciences
Assistant Professor, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2014-present.
Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2009-2013
Ph.D., Columbia University, 2008
M.Phil., Columbia University, 2006
M.A., Columbia University, 2003
B.Sc., McGill University, 2001
Sean Moran is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at SIUC (2014-present). He received his B.Sc. in Biochemistry from McGill University in 2001. He did his graduate work at Columbia University in biophysical/bioinorganic chemistry with an emphasis on thermodynamics and protein design. Afterwards, he did his postdoc with Martin Zanni at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, focusing on vibrational labeling and 2D IR spectroscopy of proteins. The Moran lab at SIUC combines these interests in a wide range of projects aimed at understanding the structures and dynamics of complex biopolymers, including enzymes, DNA/RNA, and biomaterials.
Savannah Randles
savannah.randles@siu.edu
Katherine (Katie) Helme
Katie is a senior undergraduate studying biophysics. Some of her hobbies include painting and music. Her favorite animal is the red panda and she has a pet gecko name Aristotle.
katherine.helme@siu.edu
Post Docs
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We currently have no post-doctoral researchers. If you are curious about open positions, please inquire with Dr. Sean Moran at smoran@chem.siu.edu.
Graduate Students
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Join the group! Email Dr. Moran for more information or click here to apply to our graduate program
Undergraduate Students
Lab Alumni
Undergraduate Students
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Alison Randla
Alison is a pre-vet animal science major. Alison joined the lab in Fall 2021. She loves animals and punk/emo music. Her favorite band is My Chemical Romance. She spends a lot of time at the farms on campus for her major, which are conveniently close to McLafferty, our laser lab!
Interested in research? Email Dr. Moran for more information.