Pharmacology and Toxicology Department Highlights: March 2023

March 31, 2023
Image
A researcher using a syringe.

Publications

Wei Wang
Ji, P.; Meng, X.; Chen, J.; Gao, F. Xu, H.; Wang, W. "Combining Photoredox Catalysis and Hydrogen Atom Transfer for Dearomative Functionalization of Electron Rich Heteroarenes" Chem. Sci. 2023, 14, 3332-3337.
Chen, J.; Nguyen, H.; Yang, M.; Zeng, F.; Xu, H.; Liang, F.-S.;* Wang, W. "Theranostic Abscisic Acid-based Molecular Glue" Chem. Sci. 2023, 14, 3377-3384.
Chen, J.; Ji, P.; Gnawali, G.; Chang, M.; Gao, F.; Xu, H.; Wang, W.;* "Building Bioorthogonal Click-release Capable Artificial Receptors on Cancer Cell Surface for Imaging, Drug Targeting and Delivery" Acta Pharm. Sin. B 2023, 12, DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2022.12.018. 

Grants

James Galligan
R01 was awarded from NIDDK entitled: Glyoxalase 1 and its Role in Metabolic Syndrome

Jianqin Lu
Title: A Phospholipid-Derived Nanotherapeutic Platform for Improved Colorectal Cancer Immunochemotherapy
1R01CA272487-01A1

Awards

Kevin Hurtado
Third Place in the University of Arizona Grad Slam Competition