Juan Hu, Ph.D.
Pronouns: Juan
Associate Professor of Synthetic Organic and Bio-Organic Chemistry, Chem 432 Coordinator
College of Sciences
Department of Chemistry
SDSU
Primary Email: [email protected]
Building/Location
Chemical Sciences Laboratory - 408
5500 Campanile Dr
San Diego,
CA
92182
Bio
Membrane bilayers surround every living cell, controlling the passage of nutrients and wastes. Certain molecules, especially well-designed drugs, can permeate the membrane to affect cellular functions. The Hu Lab is developing analytical methods and models to study cell membrane permeability and identify molecular properties that facilitate this process. These studies enhance our understanding of membrane characteristics like chirality and guide the design of molecules that can effectively enter cells and function in vivo eventually, particularly beyond Rule-of-Five molecules for next-generation therapeutics and diagnostics.
Areas of Specialization
Analytical Chemistry