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Leo Corcilius is a Discovery Early Career Research Fellow at the University of Sydney with a focus on organic synthesis and carbohydrate chemistry. His work primarily revolves around the synthesis of complex molecules that address key questions in chemical biology. He has made notable contributions in the synthesis of glycopeptides and glycoproteins, particularly those that involve challenging linkage types. His current projects include directed total synthesis of pathogen-derived glycans and the development of novel bioconjugation methodologies to prepare therapeutically relevant protein conjugates. Corcilius's research aligns with the Faculty of Science's strengths in Molecules and Materials, as well as Understanding Diseases and Disorders in Humans. In 2023, he was awarded an Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Award for his project titled Phos-Ligation, which aims to provide a powerful new tool for chemoselective protein modification.
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