Dr. David Becker

Professor of Chemistry

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Research Interests:

Investigation of newly discovered azulenyl nitrones which are highly efficient free radical scavengers providing a new approach to neural disease processes which involve free radical initiated events, these include Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. Synthesis of bioactive natural product analogs. Identification of antioxidants produced in adaptation responses of biological systems exposed to solar radiation and hyperoxic atmospheres.