The Lavagnino Lab is advancing the frontiers of catalysis through creative reaction design, fundamental reactivity studies, and insightful mechanistic investigations.
By integrating novel bond-forming steps, we extend cross-coupling chemistry beyond the d‑block
Controlled crossover of reactive intermediates enables us to activate desired feedstocks in chemical processes
We pursue reaction generality by applying fundamentally distinct selectivity principles to cross-coupling
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The Lavagnino Lab’s focus is catalysis, or how to lower the energy barriers of challenging–yet enabling–chemical transformations. By applying the techniques of organic reaction development, organometallic synthesis, and physical organic investigation, we aim to discover reactivities that empower chemists to build the molecules needed by the modern world.
Brought together by a shared passion for pushing the frontiers of synthetic chemistry, members of the group are driven individuals who bring their unique experiences, interests, and talents to the table.
