Seminar by Prof. P. V. Ramachandran, Purdue University, USA on "Transformational Reactions to Translational Research"

28 Nov 2023
Seminar Room # 350, second floor annex

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Speaker: Prof. P. V. Ramachandran
Purdue University, USA

Title: "Transformational Reactions to Translational
Research".

Day and Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Time: 16.00 hrs.

Venue: Seminar room, room no. 350,
Chemistry Department (second floor)
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Hosted by Prof. Krishna P. Kaliappan

Talk Title : "Transformational Reactions to Translational Research".
Abstract
In this lecture, I will discuss how new reactions were discovered due to necessity, and how each of them was exploited for the synthesis of small molecule targets. Routine examination of the targets for anti-cancer and anti-microbial activity led to the serendipitous discovery of a potent anti-biotic to treat bacterial infections that need urgent attention. Some of these will be discussed at length and the lecture will conclude with a story of the successful launching of a therapeutics company.