October 9, 2018
All Day
1035 McPherson
Title: Building Molecules for Function: Ring Opening Polymerization of Reactive Monomers for Post Polymerization Functionalization
The allure of macromolecules is centered on the unique properties they possess. Extending future generations of these molecules into medicine has required the design of new monomers and strategies that preserve reactive handles for post-polymerization functionalization. This presentation will describe the use of several translationally relevant chemistries, ring opening copolymerization and post-printing functionalization strategies that are impacting the practice of medicine and how physicians are planning for future therapies that were not possible previously.
