Ian Thorpe, Ph. D.
About Ian Thorpe, Ph. D.
Ian Thorpe, Ph. D., serves as a Scientific Review Officer at the Center for Scientific Review at the National Institutes of Health, where he has worked since 2020. He has an extensive academic background in biochemistry, molecular biology, and computational chemistry, with previous roles at various institutions including the University of Maryland Baltimore County and The Scripps Research Institute.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Ian Thorpe serves as a Scientific Review Officer at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) within the Center for Scientific Review. He has held this position since 2020, where he is responsible for selecting committees and chairs for review panels. His role includes managing review panel meetings and preparing summary statements that describe panel discussions. Additionally, he coordinates the peer review process for grant applications submitted to the NIH, ensuring that all applications are complete and accurate.
Education and Expertise
Ian Thorpe obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Chemistry from the University of Miami, where he studied from 1995 to 1998. He furthered his education at Scripps Research, earning a PhD in Computational Chemistry and Biophysics from 1999 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in scientific review and grant application processes.
Previous Academic Positions
Prior to his current role, Ian Thorpe held various academic positions. He served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland Baltimore County from 2009 to 2017. He was a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Utah from 2005 to 2009 and worked as a Graduate Student at The Scripps Research Institute from 1999 to 2005. He also gained experience as a Research Technician at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for a brief period in 1999.
Professional Experience in Scientific Review
Before joining the NIH, Ian Thorpe worked as a Scientific Review Manager at General Dynamics Information Technology from 2017 to 2019. In this role, he contributed to the scientific review process, which involved evaluating research proposals and ensuring they met necessary standards. His experience spans nearly two decades in various capacities related to scientific review and research oversight.
Involvement with Professional Organizations
Ian Thorpe was an active member of the American Chemical Society, serving on the Younger Chemist Committee from 2001 to 2010. His involvement in this organization reflects his commitment to the advancement of chemistry and support for younger professionals in the field.