Dr. John Porco

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Biography

John Porco investigates chemical syntheses and complex molecules synthesis, focusing on development of new synthetic methodologies for efficient chemical synthesis and complex chemical libraries. He joined the Department of Chemistry at Boston University in 1999 and was promoted to Professor of Chemistry in September 2004. His research, conducted within the Boston University Center for Molecular Discovery, emphasizes synthetic methodologies, including copper (I)-mediated formation of enamides, enantioselective oxidative dearomatization using chiral copper complexes, and photocycloaddition leading to natural products. His work contributes to novel reaction discovery and biomimetic synthesis approaches, testing plausible biosyntheses of complex natural products and derivatives. Porco leads various projects aimed at advancing synthetic methods and enhancing chemical libraries for biomedical research.

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Experience

Professor

2004-09-01 — Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Chemistry.

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
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