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I have been a member of the faculty at 51¹ÙÍø since fall 1998. My training is in organic synthesis and nitrogen heterocycles. I have since branched into medicinal chemistry and drug discovery. My teaching revolves around both of these areas and I incorporate favorable aspects of online learning in my courses as possible.

Research

My research program at 51¹ÙÍø started with an emphasis on synthetic methodology in nitrogen heterocycles.  I spent several tears years working with students on using new chemistry to design potential antiviral nucleoside analogues.

After completing a textbook on medicinal chemistry, I taught 51¹ÙÍø’s first online course (medicinal chemistry & drug discovery) on the edX platform in 2014. The course has been completely revised twice and continues to be offered with a total enrollment of over 100,000 students.  My experience in online teaching has allowed me to work with a large pharmaceutical company to design and deliver continuing education courses to drug discovery scientists.

Teaching

CHE 250 Introduction to Organic Chemistry

CHE 350 Experimental Organic Chemistry

CHE 374 Medicinal Chemistry