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Anna Buck

buck9 [at] illinois.edu

B.A. Kalamazoo College, Chemistry

Anna is from Kalamazoo, Michigan and completed her Bachelor’s degree at Kalamazoo College (“K College”), where she majored in chemistry and minored in applied mathematics and biochemistry. While at K College, Anna conducted research under the guidance of Dr. Williams, where she optimized a synthetic route towards the antibacterial aqabamycin G. In November 2025, Anna joined the Mehta lab. Aside from research, Anna also enjoys playing tennis, thrifting, reading, and trying new things! 

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Awards

  • Illinois Chemistry Fellowship, UIUC

  • Phi Beta Kappa, Kalamazoo College

  • Lemuel F. Smith Award, Kalamazoo College

  • Kurt Kaufman Fellow, Kalamazoo College

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Amazing!!!

600 S Mathews Ave, Urbana, IL 61801

apm8 [at] illinois.edu

(217) 300-9925

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