Synthesizing Non-Natural Palladium-Amino Acid Complexes: Structural Analysis and Potential for Anticancer Biological Activity

Student Author Information

Jillian B. Francis, University of LynchburgFollow

Location

Room 232, Schewel Hall

Access Type

Campus Access Only

Presentation Type

Oral presentation

Entry Number

2397

Start Date

4-16-2025 8:15 AM

End Date

4-16-2025 8:30 AM

School

School of professional and Applied Sciences

Department

Chemistry

Abstract

This project focuses on synthesizing novel palladium complexes with various non-natural amino acid (AA) ligands. After synthesis is completed, these complexes will be characterized by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy, Fourier-transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, Powder X-ray Diffraction, and the Kirby-Bauer Disk Diffusion Susceptibility Test; these data will be discussed and evaluated. The complexes will then be tested to determine their catalytic activity and biological activity; specifically their anticancer properties will be evaluated for potential utilization in future medical applications.

Primary Faculty Mentor(s)

Dr. David Hobart Dr. Jason Crumpton Dr. Price Blair

Primary Faculty Mentor(s) Department

Chemistry

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