Chemistry RESEARCH-Natural Product Chemistry and Marine Biodiscovery
This research covers drug discovery from natural sources, particularly from Irish marine organisms. It involves bioprospecting, extraction, purification and structure elucidation of novel natural drug leads which can be developed pharmaceutically against cancer, infectious diseases and CNS disorders. Another interest is the discovery of bioactive marine food ingredients which may benefit human health by inclusion in the diet.
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