Sun Lab

At the Center for Drug Discovery and Translational Research, BIDMC, Harvard Medical School, Sun Lab offers a platform and expertise in medicinal chemistry to facilitate the translation of research from bench to bedside.

 

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Medicinal Chemistry at the Forefront of Biomedical Research

Leveraging state-of-the-art synthetic methods, our lab focuses on designing and synthesizing novel compounds with potential medicinal benefits. We employ advanced techniques such as high-throughput screening, computer-aided drug design, and structure-activity relationship (SAR) analysis to optimize the efficacy and safety of drug candidates. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates closely with pharmacologists, biologists, and clinicians to ensure a comprehensive approach to drug development, from initial synthesis to preclinical evaluation. This integration of innovative synthetic chemistry with modern medicinal approaches positions our lab at the forefront of therapeutic innovation.

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Team

Meet our dynamic team of passionate scientists! Our experts in synthetic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, computational chemistry, and chemical biology come together to drive groundbreaking advancements in drug discovery.

 

Our Latest Updates

  • Anh Tuan received 2026 ERA21 Travel Award

    Anh Tuan received the 2026 ERA21 Travel Award to attend the 2026 Summer Immersion on Innovative Approaches in Science at Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD. Congratulations!

  • We say farewell to Ari!

    We say farewell to Ari!

    Thank you very much for your contribution to our projects.

    During a 6-month internship, Ari performed outstanding computational work in our lab.

    Best of luck with your next step!