Design and development of small molecules of biological interests

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Xiangming Guan, Xiangming.Guan@sdstate.edu, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South Dakota State University, Box 2202 C, Brookings, SD 57007
I started my independent academic career at South Dakota State University in 1995 after receiving my Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry from the University of Kansas in 1991 and following four years postdoctoral training at the University of Kansas and University of Washington. My research is currently focused on developing anticancer agents, which include enzyme inhibitor design, organic synthesis, in vitro and in vivo activity evaluation, and drug target identification. This presentation will share my experience on how to develop an independent research program at a less research intensive institute. Some of our research achievements will also be presented.