Objective The main goal of this Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSC) application is to develop a new photocatalytic C–H bond CF3-diazomethylation of aromatic rings with a new class of hypervalent iodine reagents. Our approach is enabled by the photocatalytic generation of a previously elusive electrophilic carbyne radical, which is able to induce C-H bond cleavage. Preliminary results suggest that the proposed transformation will be able to functionalize complex drug molecules and provide valuable CF3-diazomethylated drugs. The useful reactivity of the diazo functional group (C=N2) contained on these molecules will be exploited to develop: (i) a small library of novel tetracycline antibiotics; and (ii) a [18F] labelling process; we aim to provide a robust and simple strategy for the simple synthesis of 18F-fluorinated probes to impact positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. A key strength of this multidisciplinary proposal is the introduction of a secondment phase, in an academic group, to evaluate the [18F] labelling, and a collaboration with a pharmaceutical industry to discover new antibiotics. The development of this project will enable the Experienced Researcher (ER) to become a leader for the next generation in the field of chemical synthesis and (radio)fluorination techniques by using the C-H functionalization logic. The ER will be exposed to a wide range of cutting-edge chemistry and biomedical sciences in two Top European Institutions (ICIQ, CICbiomagune) that will aid the development of his future research programmes as independent researcher. The high impact results expected will be published only in top journals and presented in major international conferences. Ultimately, this MSC application will contribute to enhance EU scientific excellence and allow the applicant to become a leading scientist in synthetic chemistry to impact health care. Fields of science medical and health sciencesbasic medicinepharmacology and pharmacypharmaceutical drugsantibioticsnatural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistryhalogens Programme(s) H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Main Programme H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility Topic(s) MSCA-IF-2017 - Individual Fellowships Call for proposal H2020-MSCA-IF-2017 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MSCA-IF-EF-ST - Standard EF Coordinator FUNDACIO PRIVADA INSTITUT CATALA D'INVESTIGACIO QUIMICA Net EU contribution € 170 121,60 Address Avenida paissos catalans 16 43007 Tarragona Spain See on map Region Este Cataluña Tarragona Activity type Research Organisations Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00
