ROMPing with ADAMs and cyclobutenes: From fertilization to antibacterials

Regio-and stereochemical control of polymer synthesis is an important focus of chemical biology and materials research. During the course of mechanistic investigation with polymers that display the essential binding motif of fertilinβ in multivalent fashion to probe sperm-egg interactions in fertilization, we sought polymers with more precise regio-and stereochemical control for distance measurements and optimal presentation of functionality. New cyclobutene monomers for polymerization have been developed to circumvent these problems. Their synthesis and applications as microbicides will be discussed.

Women In Chemistry Symposium

Events During the Day

A schedule of the events is below:

10:30 - 10:45 Welcome Address, Dean Houston

10:45 - 11:30 Short-term Career Goals Panel
How to find a post-doc, apply for post-grad
fellowships,negotiate with future
employers, etc.

11:30 - 1:00 Luncheon and Keynote Address by
Nicole S. Sampson, Stony Brook University

1:00 - 1:45 Long-term Career Goals Panel
How experiences in academia, government
and industry compare from insiders’
perspectives

2:00 - 2:45 Roundtable Discussions

3:00 - 4:00 Cherry Emerson Research Seminar

4:00 GSF sponsored reception

For more information contact Ms. Megan Damm.