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Dr. Nekkar Rao specializes in medicinal bioorganic chemistry, exploring rational drug design aided by molecular modeling techniques, small molecule synthetic organic and medicinal chemistry. His work includes method development in solid-phase peptide synthesis, bioactive peptides, and peptidomimics. He employs modern analytical techniques such as nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, mass spectroscopy, and high-performance liquid chromatography, alongside the development of high-throughput biochemical screening protocols to discover lead candidates. His research interests encompass a wide range of topics including drug discovery, rational drug design, and medicinal chemistry, focusing on the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders and cancer therapy. Dr. Nekkar Rao has extensive experience in molecular therapeutics and theranostics and has collaborated with researchers from Alberta and internationally. He has received multiple awards for his contributions to graduate mentorship and early research. He teaches several courses related to medicinal chemistry and integrated patient-focused care.
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