Professor

Stephen James Lippard

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Chemist; Educator
Area
Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Specialty
Chemistry
Elected
1986

Metals in Biology and Medicine. Platinum anticancer Drugs. Zinc signaling in the brain; roles in sensory perception and behavior. Iron clusters in biology - function in methane and hydrocarbon oxidation. Transition metal chemistry.

Chemical consultant. Patent law consultant. Chemical education with strong interest in elementary school science teaching, programs, and curricula.

Personal interests include music (harpsichord; baroque musical instruments and performance) and cooking.


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