The University of Denver's PhD in chemistry is designed for students whose ultimate aim is to find a career in scientific research. The goal of the program is to train scientists capable of independently pursuing high-level research projects. In addition to rigorous coursework, students complete a dissertation of publishable quality. This degree can prepare students for careers in academic and industrial research environments. Additionally, if the PhD is pursued in conjunction with other professional training, students can go on to work in fields that combine science with public policy, business and law.<br><br>Each student in the chemistry PhD program has an advisory committee that monitors their progress and advises them on their research. The relatively small size of our chemistry graduate program ensures we maintain an environment conducive to close interactions between students and faculty, as well as collaboration between students. We also make sure our students can tailor their programs of study to meet their specific interests and career needs.<br><br>The Eaton group develops new electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) methods and instrumentation to address significant biochemical and chemical problems. A major current emphasis is on EPR methods designed to improve sensitivity and solve biomedical problems. They are currently developing fully-digital EPR spectrometers as well as methods for in vivo study of the physiology of tumors in partnership with the researchers at the University of Chicago and the University of Maryland. The full team includes chemists, biochemists, physicists and engineers, and key instrumentation includes a state of the art Bruker BioSpin spectrometer and locally-constructed spectrometers.