Christine Gottardo

Christine Gottardo is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Lakehead University, specializing in Bioinformatics and Synthetic Organic Chemistry. Her office (CB-4034) and laboratory (CB-0017) support research in chiral chemistry and natural product isolation, with contact via cgottard@lakeheadu.ca and +1 807-343-8010 extensions 8466/8501.

Her academic background includes:

• Ph.D. from the University of Guelph

Dr. Gottardo's research integrates two complementary domains:

• Chiral Outcome Control: Development of Chiral Ionic Liquids (CILs) as recyclable green solvents to enhance enantioselectivity in α-carbon functionalization and Truce-Smiles Rearrangements, reducing environmental impact through low-volatility reaction media.
• Natural Product Discovery: Systematic isolation and bioactivity assessment of compounds from Northwestern Ontario's plants, algae, and lichen, targeting pharmaceutical applications through phytochemical screening.

Publication analysis reveals consistent interdisciplinary trajectories: ionic liquid applications span sustainable electrochemistry and organic synthesis, while natural products research focuses on anticancer and antimicrobial compound discovery. These efforts bridge synthetic chemistry with pharmacological testing, emphasizing local biodiversity utilization.

No scientific awards were documented in the source material.

Her mentorship includes advanced organic chemistry instruction at graduate and fourth-year levels, though specific student names and grant details remain unreported. Laboratory operations in CB-0017 facilitate chiral synthesis optimization and natural product characterization workflows.