Nicole Lopanik, PhD
Scientist
Career Growth and Research Excellence
Why I Work at ACS
I’m thrilled to work for an organization that does so much to fight cancer—from supporting patients to funding ground-breaking research. With my background in research, I love that I can contribute to helping researchers develop and test the next potential tool in this important fight.”
At ACS since 2020
As a Scientist for Extramural Discovery Science, Nicole Lopanik, PhD, is responsible for organizing the Peer Review process for research grant applications in the Career Growth and Research Excellence Program. This program supports the career development of postdoctoral trainees and early-stage investigators through mentorship from our distinguished ACS Professors. She also manages a large portfolio of grants, and constituent relationships with scientific volunteers, Community Research Partners, and grantees, to help researchers realize their innovative ideas.
Research focus and accomplishments
Lopanik’s research interests have focused on anticancer compounds produced by marine bacteria and their impacts on other organisms. Understanding these interactions may help scientists develop more effective drugs to fight cancer. Her interests also include understanding the genetics and biochemistry of how these compounds are