Byron Purse, Ph.D.
Pronouns: Byron
Professor of Organic Chemistry, Advisor, SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program (JDP) in Chemistry, Associate Professor of Synthetic Organic and Bio-Organic Chemistry, Chem 432 Coordinator
San Diego
Primary Email: [email protected]
Building/Location
5500 Campanile Dr
San Diego,
CA
92182
Mail Code: Links
Bio
In the Purse Lab, we are interested in using molecular design and synthetic organic chemistry to create new molecules that can serve in practical applications and be used to study the fundamental relationships between molecular structure and properties. With new molecules in hand, we use the tools of modern physical organic chemistry to study their properties, including self-assembly, molecular encapsulation, fluorescence, and the ability of some of our molecules to functional as molecular probes or prospective medicines. Students working in the Purse Lab can expect to gain hands-on experience in current synthetic methodology, organic compound characterization, methods for studying the kinetics and thermodynamics of reactions and molecular complex formation (NMR, ITC, optical spectroscopy) and biochemistry. Research projects include: 1) Developing new nucleoside analogues both for unmet needs as molecular probes and in medicinal chemistry; 2) Exploring ways to use self-assembled supramolecules, which have high kinetic stability, to create new smart materials for medical applications.
Areas of Specialization
Organic Chemistry, Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Bio-Organic Chemistry, Supramolecular Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry