The main theme of research in our laboratory has been carefully directed to involve the development of novel and efficient synthetic methods, as well as their applications for the synthesis of bioactive compounds. In addition, pharmaceutical profiling of these bioactive compounds has been performed to improve crucial parameters to further their development into drug candidates, with the penultimate aim of their development into drugs in the near future.

Two main areas of current research interests:

1) Development of Methodology-Driven Cutting-Edge Synthetic Technologies
2) Target-Based Synthesis of Bioactive Compounds for Future Drug Development

Facilities:

Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry has been fully equipped with some state-of-the-art instruments suitable for carrying out modern studies in synthetic organic chemistry as well as medicinal chemistry. A parallel synthesizer can be utilized to improve the efficiency of performing a series of reactions simultaneously while a focused microwave can provide an alternative source of “clean” energy. A modern solvent purification system as well as a glove box has been regularly employed for conducting moisture- or air-sensitive experiments. In addition, infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, and mass spectrometers have been routinely used for various purposes ranging from structure elucidation to studies of reaction mechanisms and reactive intermediates.