Research Interests:
My research interests lie in the field of medicinal and synthetic chemistry. Currently
my research group is involved in the synthesis of small molecule inhibitors of GABA
reuptake. The regulation of GABA in the central nervous system (CNS) has been shown
to have therapeutic effects in persons suffering from epilepsy and neuropathic pain.
I also have interests in designing a new route to beta-amino alcohol compounds that
have been shown to be inhibitors of the reuptake of serotonin, norepinephrine, and
dopamine (鈥渢he big three鈥�). Inhibiting reuptake of these neurotransmitters has been
shown to help with persons suffering from anxiety and depression.