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Welcome to this space. I am a Chemist with a Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences.
During my Ph.D. research, I synthesized new diazirine-labeled probe molecules to investigate α-synuclein aggregation and CB1R allosterism through photo-affinity labeling.

I have taught undergraduate and graduate-level chemistry courses. I strive to cultivate a deep understanding of the subject matter, scientific curiosity, and a problem-solving mindset in a supportive environment—always with room for a few jokes along the way!

My research and future interests are focused on synthesis and design of molecules, investigating chirality on biological systems, computational chemistry and dynamic- thermodynamic of chiral compounds. I have published in peer-reviewed journals and actively contribute to the scientific community through conferences, article collaboration, and peer-reviewing.

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Melissa Mejia Gutierrez


Chemistry

University of Saskatchewan