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• Isolation and characterization of bioactive plant and marine-derived natural products. Use of microbial and chemical transformations as tools to broaden the bioactivity

Teaching Philosophy:

Typical pharmacy students are usually practical, goal-oriented, and committed to a predetermined career and course of study.  The study of medicinal chemistry and natural products courses provide pharmacists with a unique background in the area of drug pharmacology, metabolism, and interactions.  This qualifies pharmacist to be a sensible counselor for patients and consumers.  I am aware of the fact that most pharmacy students are common sense learners.  They seek usability and need to know how things work.  They learn by testing theories in ways that seem sensible and they perceive information abstractly and process it actively.  That is why I expect my lecture material will answer the questions "How does this work?" at the end of each class.  I strive to achieve interactive relationship with students by applying active and group learning in class.  This also enables me to keep students engaged and successful.  Hence, every class we have student presentations and discussions.  I also offer opportunities to improve student learning by additional homework assignments and revisions.  I consider weekly quizzes as indicators of self-evaluations and indication of whether I have successfully taught.