What the facility does
The facility researches advanced pharmaceutical therapies, developing mechanism-based bioactive molecules through an integrated approach.
Areas of expertise
Dr. Praveen Nekkar Rao’s research involves diversity oriented synthesis of small molecules and peptide libraries as potential agents to treat diseases such as Alzheimer’s, various types of cancers and other inflammatory conditions. The research is transdisciplinary and includes computational chemistry, synthetic chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics.
Research services
Analytical devices to determine small molecules, peptides, proteins and biological samples including plasma and urine
Sectors of application
- Agriculture, animal science and food
- Education
- Life sciences, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment
Specialized labs and equipment
| Specialized Lab | Equipment | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Medicinal and Bioorganic Chemistry | Agilent 6100 Series Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry | Rapid screening and characterization of small molecule, peptide and macromolecule libraries as potential therapeutic agents |
Additional information
| Title | URL |
|---|---|
| Research Website | https://uwaterloo.ca/medicinal-bioorganic-chemistry-lab/ |