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Amanda Hargrove is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Toronto Mississauga. Her research focuses on chemical biology approaches to study long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) and RNA viruses. The Hargrove Lab develops small molecules and computational methods to explore RNA structure-function relationships, with applications in cancer biology and antiviral drug discovery. Key areas include RNA-targeted small molecules, chemical probes for oncogenic lncRNAs, and antiviral strategies against enteroviruses and coronaviruses (e.g., SARS-CoV-2).
Education details are not explicitly provided in the text. Research interests emphasize interdisciplinary work at chemistry-biology interfaces, including RNA structure probing, machine learning, and medicinal chemistry. The lab’s recent work includes discoveries such as design principles for RNA-targeting molecules, antiviral agents for hand-foot-and-mouth disease, and SARS-CoV-2 treatments.
Publications span 20+ years, with a focus on RNA-targeted small molecules, antiviral mechanisms, and structural biology. Notable contributions include the R-BIND database and QSAR studies predicting RNA-small molecule interactions. The lab’s work is supported by grants and collaborations in chemical biology and virology.
Awards are not mentioned in the provided text. The Hargrove Lab actively engages in education and outreach, and its research has implications for future treatments targeting RNA-driven diseases and viral infections.
