Christopher Barrett, McGill University

Research

azobenzene bio-compatibility isomerization polyelectrolytes reversibility self-assembly smart materials soft-bonding

Latest papers

Crystal structure of 2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl 4-(2-phenyl-diazen-1-yl)benzoate.
Acta crystallographica. Section E, Crystallographic communications · 2018 · senior author

All 1 publications

Latest funding

Repair and upgrade of the UV-Vis-NIR fluorometer with intergrating sphere and time-resolved capability
NSERC · 2020 · Co-investigator
$105,210
Developing New Soft-Bonded Light-Reversible Polymer Bio-Materials
NSERC · 2019 · Principal investigator
$474,000
Self-Healing Polymer Additives for Cosmetics
NSERC · 2015 · Principal investigator
$24,850

All 20 grants and awards

1 publications.

01

Crystal structure of 2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl 4-(2-phenyl-diazen-1-yl)benzoate.

Elkin I, Maris T, Melkoumov A, Hildgen P, Banquy X, Leclair G, Barrett C

Acta crystallographica. Section E, Crystallographic communications2018Senior author

DOI: 10.1107/s205698901800333x PMID: 29765745

Repair and upgrade of the UV-Vis-NIR fluorometer with intergrating sphere and time-resolved capability

Co-investigatorNSERC2020Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Perepichka, Dmitrii

$105,210

Developing New Soft-Bonded Light-Reversible Polymer Bio-Materials

Principal investigatorNSERC2019Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Barrett, Christopher

Keywords: azobenzene; bio-compatibility; isomerization; polyelectrolytes; reversibility; self-assembly; smart materials; soft-bonding; stimuli-responsive; thin films

$474,000

Self-Healing Polymer Additives for Cosmetics

Principal investigatorNSERC2015Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Barrett, Christopher

$24,850

Bioengineering Facility for Confocal Rheology

Co-investigatorNSERC2015Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Ehrlicher, Allen

$150,000

Bio-integrated fully implantable peripheral nerve electrode for functional upper limb prostheses

Co-investigatorCIHR2015Collaborative Health Research Projects (NSERC partnered)

Principal investigators: Kennedy, Timothy E; Lennox, Robert B

Keywords: Biomedical Device; Biomedical Engineering; Biomimetic Synapse; Enhanced Biocompatibility; Neuro-Compatible Extracellular Matrix; Peripheral Nerve Injury; Synthetic Extracellular Matrix; Synthetic Synapse; Upper Limb Prosthetic

$247,080

Photo-Reversible Polymers for the Opto-Bio Interface

Principal investigatorNSERC2014Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Barrett, Christopher

$270,000

Scanning probe microscope to study molecular, biomolecular and polymer self-assembly

Co-investigatorNSERC2011Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Perepichka, Dmitrii

$150,000

NSERC CREATE Training Program in Neuroengineering

Co-investigatorNSERC2011Collaborative Research and Training Experience

Principal investigators: Lennox, Bruce

$1,500,000

Azo polymers for photo-reversible bio-surfaces

Principal investigatorNSERC2009Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Barrett, Christopher

$375,000

Novel strategies for functional recovery after nerve injury

Co-investigatorCIHR2009Emerging Team Grant: Regenerative Medicine and Nanomedicine - LOI

Principal investigators: Colman, David R; Kennedy, Timothy E; Lennox, Robert B

Keywords: Neuroengineering

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

Frequent collaborators

Xavier Banquy

Pharmacie, Faculté de

1 shared papers, latest 2018

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: azobenzene Dear Professor Barrett, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Crystal structure of 2-oxopyrrolidin-3-yl 4-(2-phenyl-diazen-1-yl)benzoate." (2018), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Developing New Soft-Bonded Light-Reversible Polymer Bio-Materials" (2019), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]