Synthesis

Synthetic molecules, ranging from small organic compounds to complex biomolecular systems, including peptides, polymers, surfactants, lipids, fluorophores, biomolecules and bioconjugates, are essential tools in chemical biology. Their design and synthesis, together with the understanding and control of molecular reactivity, selectivity and interaction provide a common chemical foundation for addressing diverse questions in chemical biology.

Synthetic organic chemistry therefore constitutes a transversal axis within CPCV (UMR 8228). Rather than representing a specific research theme, this axis brings together expertise in design and synthesis of chemical tools, the development of new reactivities and synthetic strategies, and the exploration of molecular concepts at the interface between chemistry and biology that can contribute to a broad range of research questions across the laboratory, from molecular interactions and biological processes to biological functions and the development of chemical biology tools.

The axis provides a forum for sharing information, expertise and scientific opportunities in synthetic chemistry, through research and literature seminars, conferences, training activities and opportunities for collaboration. It also fosters scientific exchange across teams, particularly around synthetic challenges, molecular design and reactivity, synthetic strategies and protocols. The axis is intended as an open space where researchers can share needs and ideas at an early stage, seek advice or expertise, and identify potential collaborations.

Axis coordinator : Roba Moumné