Dr. Darren Derksen, PhD
Positions
Associate Professor
Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry
Associate Head (Research)
Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry
Full Member
Hotchkiss Brain Institute
Child Health & Wellness Researcher
Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute
Full Member
Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute
Contact information
Phone number
Office: +1 (403) 220-2610
Background
Educational Background
B.S. Organic Chemistry, University of Alberta, 2003
Doctor of Philosophy Organic Chemistry, University of Alberta, 2008
Research
Areas of Research
Dr. Derksen's research is in the area of synthetic organic chemistry that is applied to the preparation of biologically active compounds. Natural products that interact with tubulin or with ion channels are of particular interest. This research program has a focus on addressing stereochemical challenges, minimizing the use of protecting groups, and minimizing the number of total steps through innovative development of synthetic methodology. At the completion of a synthesis, compounds are tested with the help of collaborators to gain insight into the interactions required for receptor binding or eliciting a biological response.
Participation in university strategic initiatives
Courses
| Course number | Course title | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 351 LEC 01 01 | Organic Chemistry I | 2020 |
| CHEM 59921 LEC 01 01 | Selected Topics in Chemistry | 2021 |
| CHEM 65927 LEC 01 01 | Sel Topics in Organic CHEM | 2021 |
Awards
- 2020 GSA Excellence in Supervision Award, University of Calgary Graduate Student's Association. 2021
Publications
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