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Biological Chemistry Seminar: Dr. Laura Dassama, Stanford University

Abstract: "Rising human exposure to pathogens couples with increased antibiotic resistance and slow antibiotic development to pose a nearly insurmountable human health challenge. My work aims to discover novel proteins critical for pathogen survival, reveal important insights into their mechanisms, and develop chemical tools to modulate them. By focusing on pathogens with limited biosynthetic capabilities, we aim to discover novel antibiotic targets that are less likely to evade inhibitors.

Biological Chemistry Seminar: Dr. Henderson Cleaves, Howard University

Abstract: "The space of possible organic compounds is incredibly large and diverse, while the space of core biochemistry is relatively small, though also diverse. This talk will explore relations between those two chemical spaces vis-a-vis prebiotic chemistry, evolution and analytical chemistry, and how exploration of those two spaces can inform both the origins of life and medicinal chemistry."

Inquiries: nguyeny@sas.upenn.edu

Location: Carolyn Hoff Lynch Lecture Hall

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