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Paul Murphy

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Our research is concerned with using organic synthesis to prepare new glycomimetic ligands for various lectins. Currently we are interested in galectins, siglec-8, macrophage galactose C-type lectin and multivalent ligands. We are also interested in fundamental organic chemistry and development of synthesis methods to glycomimetics. We are investigating sustainable synthesis routes to compounds we prepare. Research in the Murphy group is currently financially supported by Research Ireland (formerly Science Foundation Ireland).<br/><br/>I would be interested in 2026 recruiting PhD candidates highly motivated by Organic Chemistry and including mechanistic study and who are interested to develop sustainable routes to compounds of biological interest. I will support at least one high quality candidate for applications to Research Ireland in the Government of Ireland PhD Scholarship Program which opens in August 2025. I will also support Postdoctoral Candidate interested in our research and willing to apply for their own fellowship.

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Education BSc; PhD, Organic Chemistry, University of Galway (NUI) Experience

1994-96 Chiroscience Postdoctoral Fellow, University of York, UK

1996-2004 Lecturer in Organic Chemistry, University College Dublin 1997

1998 Visiting Research Scholar, Chemistry Department, University of Pennsylvania

US 2003 Visiting Researcher, Universität Mainz, Germany

2005-6 Senior Lecturer in Chemistry, University College Dublin.

2006-8 Associate Professor, University College Dublin

2007-8 Head of Organic Chemistry, University College Dublin

2007-8 Director of Postgraduate Studies in UCD School of Chemistry and Chemical Biology and Deputy Director of Dublin Chemistry Graduate School

2015 Visiting Research Scholar, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centre, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA

2008-13 and 2014-2017 Head of School of Chemistry, NUI Galway

2008-current Established Professor of Chemistry University of Galway

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Our research is concerned with using organic synthesis to prepare new glycomimetic ligands for various lectins.  Currently we are interested in galectins, siglec-8, macrophage galactose C-type lectin and multivalent ligands.  We are also interested in fundamental organic chemistry and development of synthesis methods to glycomimetics.  We are investigating sustainable synthesis routes to compounds we prepare.  Research in the Murphy group is currently financially supported by Research Ireland (formerly Science Foundation Ireland).

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 1 - No Poverty
  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education

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B.Sc.,Ph.D.

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