Indiana University-Bloomington · ChemistryComplex Molecule Synthesis Lab
Michael Kevin Brown · Bloomington, Indiana
Research Focus
Dr. Michael Kevin Brown's lab focuses on developing new methods for the synthesis of complex organic molecules, which is vital for producing pharmaceuticals. The team works on innovative chemical reactions that can create multiple bonds and stereocenters in a single step, making the process of drug synthesis more efficient. Their research aims to improve the ways chemists can construct challenging molecular structures that are important for drug development.
chemical synthesischiral moleculesorganic chemistrystereoselective synthesiscross-coupling reactionscycloadditionbicyclic compoundspharmaceutical developmentmolecule complexity
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop new stereoselective methods for synthesizing complex organic molecules.
AIM 02Create efficient reactions for transforming alkenes into diverse chemical frameworks.
AIM 03Focus on producing novel building blocks to aid in drug discovery.
AIM 04Enhance the synthesis of cyclobutanes through innovative cycloadditions.
AIM 05Introduce new reaction paradigms for improved chemical synthesis.
Skills the Lab Values
organic synthesiscross-coupling reactionscycloaddition techniquesNMR spectroscopychromatographymultistep synthesisreaction optimizationin situ catalysisboron chemistrystructure elucidation
Output against the department
Publications3bottom 1% of dept.215th of 216
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Citations1bottom 1% of dept.214th of 216
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