Intro to Natural Products Chemistry
4:00-4:25
Earl Lewis Room
The plant and bacterial worlds contain a treasure trove of chemical compounds which bear the potential to treat many diseases for which cures are absent or less than optimal. Professor David Sherman is a leader in the field of discovering new drugs from nature, and his presentation on this topic will be interesting to those considering a career in drug development.
Dr. David Sherman
Current Titles:
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Hans W. Vahlteich Professor of Medicinal Chemistry, University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
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Research Professor, University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute
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Professor of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Michigan Medical School
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Professor of Chemistry, University of Michigan
Education/Experience:
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PhD in Organic Chemistry: Columbia University
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Postdoctoral Fellow: Yale University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Contact: davidhs@umich.edu; Lab Website; @davidhsumich
Intro to Organic Chemistry
4:25-4:50
Earl Lewis Room
Organic chemistry is an important discipline for anyone interested in drug development and discovery. For those contemplating a career in these fields, this talk by Professor John Montgomery may be insightful.
Dr. John Montgomery
Current Titles:
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Margaret and Herman Sokol Professor of Synthetic Chemistry, University of Michigan
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Arthur Thurnau Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Michigan
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Director of the Michigan Chemistry-Biology Interface Training Program
Education/Experience:
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PhD: Colorado State University
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American Cancer Society Postdoctoral Fellow: University of California at Irvine
Contact: jmontg@umich.edu; Lab Website