Lab News
New Publication in the Journal of Organic Chemistry
Congratulations Tarannum, Negin, and Pitre Lab alumni Katelyn and Bailey on their recent publication in The Journal of Organic Chemistry!! Their work demonstrates a dual catalytic approach for radical generation from gem-bromodifluoroesters and amides by combining halogen-bonding photocatalysis and a catalytic Finkelstein reaction. You can check out the article here.
Congratulations Dr. Tasnin!
Congratulations to Tarannum Tasnim for successfully defending her PhD dissertation!! Tarannum's work in the Pitre Lab concentrated on leveraging halogen-bonding interactions between hydroquinone catalyts and fluoroalkyl halides to promote radical fluoroalkylation reactions under visible light irradiation. Congrats again, Dr. Tasnim!!
New Publication in Tetrahedron Chem
Congratulations to Viraj and Kaitlin on their recent publication in Tetrahedron Chem!! The publication is part of the Photocatalysis in Organic Synthesis Special Issue, and their work introduces an updated intermittent illumination technique using modern LED technologies to study radical chain reactions. You can check out the article here.
NIH R35 Award
The Pitre Lab has recently been awarded aMaximizing Investigator's Research Award (R35)from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the National Institutes of Health. This grant provides support for research in an investigator's laboratory that falls within the mission of NIGMS, providing investigators with greater stability and flexibility, thereby enhancing scientific productivity and the chances for important breakthroughs. This NIH grant will provide support for the next five years. You can read more about this granthere.
Congrats to the Pitre Lab!
Congratulations Dr. Gallage!
Congratulations to Prasadi Gallage for successfully defending her PhD dissertation today!! Prasadi's work in the Pitre Lab concentrated on the investigation of the visible light reactivity of 1,4-dihydropyridine anions and their applications as radical precursors and single-electron reductants. Up next, Prasadi will be moving to Waco to start a postdoctoral fellowship with Liela Romero at Baylor University in September. Congrats again, Dr. Gallage!!
Kaitlin Highlighted in OSU Student Spotlight!
Pitre Lab undergraduate researcher, Kaitlin Ashcraft, was recently highlighted by OSU News as this month's Senior Spotlight. The article highlights some of the research Kaitlin has accomplished throughout her time in the Pitre Lab, and how those experiences have prepared her for professional school. You can check out the full article here. Congratulations Kaitlin on all your accomplishments!
New Publication in Organic Letters
Congratulations to Prasadi and Mary on their recent publication in Organic Letters!! Their work demonstrates that 1,4-dihydropyridine anions can serve as a general platform for visible-light-mediated single-electron reductions. You can check out the article here.
New Publication in Angewandte Chemie
Congratulations to John and Mayokun on their recent publication in Angewandte Chemie!! Their work leverages the unique reactivity of Vitamin B12 to photocatalyze the cyclopropanation of electron-deficient alkenes using dichloromethane as the methylene source. You can check out the article here.
2023 Undergraduate Research Symposium
Bailey, Mary, Kaitlin, Zane, and Megan all presented their projects at OSU's 2023 Undergraduate Research Symposoium yesterday. Great job everyone!
Congratulations Mayokun!
Congratulations Mayokun on accepting a full-time position at Weaver Labs right here in Stillwater! Best of luck with your future endeavours!
New Publication in Green Chemistry
Congratulations to Prasadi on her recent publication in Green Chemistry!! Her work is a unique example of radical generation from 4-alkyl-dihydropyridines in the absence of a photocatalyst or oxidant. You can check out the articlehere.
New Publication in Journal of Organic Chemistry
Congratulations to Tarannum and Mayokun on their recent Synopsis article in the Journal of Organic Chemistry!! This Synopsis summarizes the recent progress in the field of catalytic EDA complex photochemistry. You can check out the article here.
Undergraduate Research Symposium
Bailey, Kaitlin, and Mary all presented their research projects at OSU's Undergraduate Research Symposium today. Great job girls!
Recent Publication selected for Cover Article
Our recent publication in Organic Letters on halogen-bonding catalysis was selected for a supplemental cover! Check out the article here!
New Publication in Organic Letters
Congratulations to Tarannum and Calvin on their recent publication in Organic Letters on halogen bonding catalysis!! This work was done in collaboration with theFennell Lab here at OSU. You can check out the article here.
Spencer publishes in Chemical Review
Spencer and co-author Larry Overman have published a comprehensive review on the use of visible-light photoredox catalysis in natural product synthesis. This invited contribution is part of the Photochemical Catalytic Processes special issue. Check it out here!!
