Research
Research Overview
"Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known." -- Carl Sagan, (Astronomer, Writer, Scientist; 1934-1996).
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The BEST research program has a dual and simultaneous focus on early human resource development and on development of new synthetic organic methods. This has lead to a synergistic, integrative and innovative blend of teaching, research and public science.
The major scientific theme of our laboratory research program is the design, synthesis and utilization of novel functionally dense small organic molecules. This is coupled with a science workforce development strategy of providing early research participation opportunities for undergraduate and high school students in both curricular and non-curricular settings.
Posters
The following are selected research posters over the last five years:
"Reactivity and Chemistry of Novel Bifunctional alpha-Azido Acylals." Gretchen Bell and Desmond Murray, Second Annual Andrews University Research Celebration, Howard Performing Arts Center, March 9, 2010
"Synthesis of Valproate Prodrugs and Their Effect on the Inositol Levels of Yeast Cells." Nigel Gillespie, Kendra Anderson, Marlene Murray-Nseula and Desmond Murray, Second Annual Andrews University Research Celebration, Howard Performing Arts Center, March 9, 2010
"Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and Their Interaction with Malachite Green."Jongho Yoon, Getahun Merga and Desmond Murray, Second Annual Andrews University Research Celebration, Howard Performing Arts Center, March 9, 2010
"Electrophilic Carbonyl Additions: Advances in a Forgotten Class of Organic Reactions." Desmond Murray, Poster Session, Tenth Tetrahedron Symposium, Paris, France, June, 2009
"Development of Novel alpha-Substituted Carbamate Insecticides." Jon Van Ornam, David Mbungu and Desmond Murray, First Annual Andrews University Research Celebration, Howard Performing Arts Center, March 9, 2010
"Electrophilic Carbonyl Additions: A Route to alpha-Haloacylals and Other Geminal Bis-Electrophiles." Desmond Murray, Poster Session, Ninth Tetrahedron Symposium, Berkeley, CA, July, 2008
“Advances in Dual Colorimetric and Electrochemical Sensors for Organophosphorus Pesticides.” Chandrima De, Desmond Murray, and Sherine Obare, 235 th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, 2008 (Selected for SCI-MIX)
“Colorimetric Detection of Organophosphorus-based Pesticides.” Tajay Haywood, Chandrima De, Desmond Murray, and Sherine Obare, American Chemical Society Seed Program, Western Michigan University, 2007
"Synthesis of Donor Acceptor Cyanostilbenes." Kenneth Fletcher, David Carbonell, Ruth Jiyani, Robert Wilson, and Desmond Murray, Undergraduate Research Poster Session, Division of Chemical Education, 233rd American Chemical Society National Meeting, Chicago, IL, March 26, 2007
"Development of Novel Multicationic Triarylmethane Chromophores." Ruth Ramlalsingh and Desmond Murray, Undergraduate Research Poster Session, Division of Chemical Education, 233rd American Chemical Society National Meeting, Chicago, IL, March 26, 2007
"Electrophilic Carbonyl Additions: Synthesis of alpha-Haloacylals." Allison Agnetta, Jihye Ha, Tenesha Patrick, Kimberly Robinson, Carrie Roosenberg, and Desmond Murray, Undergraduate Research Poster Session, Division of Chemical Education, 233rd American Chemical Society National Meeting, Chicago, IL, March 26, 2007
"Reaction of alpha-Haloacylals with Metal Thiocyanates." Carrie A. Roosenberg, Allison Agnetta, and Desmond Murray, Undergraduate Research Poster Session, Division of Chemical Education, 233rd American Chemical Society National Meeting, Chicago, IL, March 26, 2007
"Synthesis and Bioactivity of Sulfonamide Chalcones." Kamille Hutchinson, Linda Lange, Andrija Matak,Yvette Modad, Esther Wu, and Desmond Murray, Division of Medicinal Chemistry, 233rd American Chemical Society National Meeting, Chicago, IL, March 25, 2007
"Lewis Acid Catalyzed Electrophilic Carbonyl Additions: Synthesis of alpha-Haloacylals." Allison Agnetta and Desmond Murray, National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) Midwest Regional Meeting, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, October 2006
"A New and Improved One-Step Synthesis of Donor Acceptor Cyanostilbenes." Kenneth Fletcher and Desmond Murray, National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) Midwest Regional Meeting, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, October 2006
"Type A Sulfonamide Chalcones: Investigations Into Flavonoid Based Sulfa Drugs." Yvette Modad and Desmond Murray, Andrews University Undergraduate Honors Seminar, Berrien Springs, MI, 2006
"Synthesis of Azachalcone Polymer Sensors for Chemical Warfare Agents." Euntaik Ha and Desmond Murray, Andrews University Undergraduate Honors Seminar, Berrien Springs, MI,2006
"Molecular Sensing Mechanism of Deeply Colored Chalcones." Karen Dah and Desmond Murray, Andrews University Undergraduate Honors Seminar, Berrien Springs, MI, 2005
