Developing new methods to transform hydrocarbons into useful chemical compounds
Official title: New Catalytic Stereoselective Strategies for Hydrocarbon Functionalization Via Ionic Intermediates
Funded at Baylor University · NIH-11072050 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at new ways to make important building blocks for medicines using special chemical methods, which could lead to better drugs and treatments for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Waco, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $350,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R35GM150904-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11072050 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research are patients in need of new therapeutic options or those with conditions that could be treated by novel drug compounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not seeking new drug therapies or those with conditions that do not require innovative chemical treatments may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating innovative chemical methods to convert hydrocarbons into functional synthetic intermediates, which are essential for developing new drugs and imaging techniques. The approach involves using chiral ionic intermediates to enhance the selectivity and efficiency of chemical reactions. By exploring new catalytic strategies, the research aims to overcome existing challenges in drug synthesis and improve the production of chiral molecules. Patients may benefit from advancements in drug development and improved therapeutic options resulting from these new methodologies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of more effective and targeted medications for various conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Other research in the field of asymmetric catalysis has shown promising results, indicating that this approach has the potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Baylor University
Waco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Romero, Liela — Baylor University
- Study coordinator: Romero, Liela
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.