EUEmory University · Chemistry
Halogenation and Biocatalysis Lab
Kyle Francis Biegasiewicz · Atlanta, Georgia
Research Focus
Dr. Kyle Biegasiewicz's research lab focuses on developing innovative enzymes that can improve chemical reactions important for drug manufacturing. By studying haloperoxidase enzymes, the lab aims to create more environmentally friendly and selective methods for introducing halogens into organic compounds. This research could lead to better pharmaceuticals with enhanced therapeutic properties.
halogenationbiocatalysisenzyme developmentpharmaceutical synthesissustainable chemistry
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop vanadium-dependent haloperoxidase enzymes for chemical synthesis.
AIM 02Investigate the use of catalytic halide recycling for new bond formation.
AIM 03Create defunctionalative halogenation reactions to enhance drug discovery.
AIM 04Expand the synthetic capabilities of halogenase enzymes.
AIM 05Test the performance of new haloperoxidase enzymes in various solvents and temperatures.
Skills the Lab Values
protein purificationenzymatic assaysorganic synthesisHPLCspectrophotometry
Output against the department
Publications1bottom 1% of dept.216th of 216
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Citations0bottom 1% of dept.215th of 216
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