Andrew McNally, Colorado State University
Organic Chemistry Seminar at the University of Utah
with Andrew McNally, Colorado State University
In-person seminar
4630 TBBC
4th floor Thatcher
Title: Chemistry for Medicinal Chemistry
with Andrew McNally, Colorado State University
Abstract: Pyridines and diazines are ubiquitous in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, yet there are limits in synthetic methods that can directly functionalize the C–H bonds in these structures. We will show three distinct approaches, using phosphorus, ring-opened intermediates and deconstruction-reconstruction, that enable selective functionalization of these heterocycles into a range of valuable derivatives. A range of C–C and C–Heteroatom bond formations are viable, and the chemistry functions on structures typically encountered in drug discovery programs. Our lab has also performed mechanistic and computational studies of the regioselectivity of these reactions and the phosphorus ligand-coupling processes involved.
Host: Qilei Zhu.
Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Guangbin Dong, University of Chicago
Organic Chemistry Seminar at the University of Utah
with Guangbin Dong, University of Chicago
TBBC 4630
4th floor Thatcher
In-person seminar
Simple-Looking but Non-Obvious Transformationsby Guangbin Dong, University of Chicago
Abstract: Late-stage functionalization has become an increasingly important strategy for increasing structural diversity of analogues in drug discovery. However, the current late-stage functionalization tactics remain limited, mostly centered on C-H functionalization. In this talk, three simple-looking but non-obvious transformations will be discussed, which allow for unusual late-stage modifications of complex molecules. The first transformation promotes directed saturation of unactivated arenes, leading to site-selective conversion of a benzene ring into a cyclohexane ring in complex molecules.1 The second transformation enables simultaneous installation of two chemically different boryl groups side-by-side into common aryl triflates or chlorides, resulting in divergent…
Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, January 29, 2026, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Francisco Alberto Fernandez-Lima, Florida International University
Analytical Chemistry Seminar at the University of Utah
with Francisco Alberto Fernandez-Lima, Florida International University
In-person seminar
TBBC 4630
Title: TBA
by Francisco Alberto Fernandez-Lima, Florida International University
Abstract: TBA
Host: Gabe Nagy.
Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, February 9, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Jun Ohata, North Carolina State University
Organic Chemistry Seminar at the University of Utah
with Jun Ohata, North Carolina State University
4630 TBBC
4th floor Thatcher
In-Person Seminar
Title: TBA
by Jun Ohata, North Carolina State University
Abstract: TBA
Host: Andrew Roberts.
Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Monica McCallum, U Penn
Organic Chemistry Seminar at the University of Utah
with Monica McCallum, U Penn
TBBC 4630
4th floor Thatcher
In-Person Seminar
Title: TBA
by Monica McCallum, U Penn
Abstract: TBA
Host: Andrew Roberts.
Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Natalie Stingelin, Georgia Tech
Materials Chemistry Seminar at the University of Utah
with Natalie Stingelin, Georgia Tech
TBBC 4630
4th floor Thatcher
Title: TBA
by Natalie Stingelin, Georgia Tech
Abstract: TBA
Host: Connor Bischak.
Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Chris Newton, University of Georgia
Organic Chemistry Seminar at the University of Utah
with Chris Newton, University of Georgia
In person seminar
TBBC 4630
4th floor Thatcher
Title: TBA
by Christ Newton, University of Georgia
Abstract: TBA
Host: Andrew Roberts.
Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kevin Moeller, Washington University in St Louis
Organic Chemistry Seminar at the University of Utah
with Kevin Moeller, Washington University in St. Louis
TBBC 4630
4th floor Thatcher
In-person seminar
Title: TBA
by Kevin Moeller, Washington University in St. Louis
Abstract: TBA
Host: Qilei Zhu.
Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Megan Jackson, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Physical Chemistry Seminar at the University of Utah
with Megan Jackson, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
TBBC 4630
4th floor Thatcher
In-person seminar
Title: TBA
by Megan Jackson, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Abstract: TBA
Host: MingLee Tang and Long Luo.
Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, March 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Stang-Burrows-Sessler Lectureship with Hanadi Sleiman, McGill University
Stang-Burrows-Sessler Lectureship at the University of Utah
with Hanadi Sleiman, McGill University
TBBC 4630
4th floor Thatcher
In-person seminar
Title: TBA
by Hanadi Sleiman, McGill University
Abstract: TBA
Host: Qilei Zhu.
Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Ken Hanson, Florida State University
Physical Chemistry Seminar at the University of Utah
with Ken Hanson, Florida State University
TBBC 4630
4th floor Thatcher
In-Person Seminar
Title: TBA
by Ken Hanson, Florida State University
Abstract: TBA
Host: MingLee Tang.
Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, March 30, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Raul Navarro, Occidental College
Organic Chemistry Seminar at the University of Utah
with Raul Navarro, Occidental College
TBBC 4630
4th floor Thatcher
In-person seminar
Title: TBA
by Raul Navarro, Occidental College
Abstract: TBA
Host: Matt Sigman.
Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.