Brasch Group News 2021
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December 2021: Vinay’s article on the generation of HNO from photoactive (2-nitrophenyl)ethyl-caged N-hydroxysulfonamides is published in The Journal of Organic Chemistry. DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.1c01800
September 2021: Vinay passes his PhD oral exam! Congratulations, Vinay!
Quote from one of the examiners: “Overall, this is a very high-quality body of work. The candidate demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the field, has acquired a detailed and high-quality body of experimental work, and obtains a number of important conclusions and suggestions for future work.”
Vinay’s PhD Exam with Auckland in Level 4 COVID Lockdown.
August 2021: Anau Lautaha joins us as a research assistant. Anau will be investigating the photodecomposition of molecules which release HNO. Welcome, Anau!
June 2021: We all attend the Dodd-Walls Symposium at the University of Auckland. Jess presents a poster and is awarded a prize for Best Poster Presentation. Congratulations, Jess!
June 2021: Ruth’s paper concerning mechanistic studies of the photodecomposition of a N-hydroxysulphonamide photocaged by the (6-hydroxynapthalen-2-yl)methyl chromophore is published. And another stunning cover page artwork by Rosie Moonie! DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.1c00457
June 2021: Ben Stackpole begins his 3rd year research project with us. Welcome, Ben!
May 2021: Vinay submits his PhD thesis!
April 2021: Jess Fredericksen is awarded an AUT VC Scholarship for PhD studies with Nicola and Dr Brent Seale. Congratulations, Jess!
March 2021: Jess Fredericksen is awarded a 1st class Honours degree, including an A+ for her Honours dissertation. Congratulations, Jess!
February 2021: Ema receives an “A” grade for her 3rd year research project. Well done, Ema!
February 2021: Jess, Nicola and Ema attend the Maurice Wilkins Centre symposium at the University of Auckland. Jess presents a poster on her Honours research on fluorescent vitamin B12 analogues.
January 2021: Nicola Brasch and former students Ruth Cink and Lynn Lisboa publish an article in Inorganic Chemistry entitled ‘Mechanistic Studies on the Reaction between Aquacobalamin and the HNO Donor Piloty’s Acid over a Wide pH Range in Aqueous Solution.’ PhD student Rosie Mooney created a stunning cover page artwork that was featured on the journal cover. (DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.0c02968)