Emily Camelio

Emily Camelio is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Innovation and Technology at the University of Michigan-Flint. Her research integrates synthetic organic chemistry with biological evaluation, focusing on complex natural products and their analogs. She is actively involved in mentoring undergraduate and graduate researchers.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Michigan State University, 2021
• B.Sc. in Chemistry, Saginaw Valley State University, 2017

Her research interests center on synthetic organic chemistry, particularly in the stereocontrolled synthesis of bioactive natural products like hexocannabitriol. She explores reaction mechanisms and structural modifications to enhance biological activity. Her work bridges methodology development and chemical biology, aiming to create novel therapeutic leads.

The recent articles highlight a strong focus on the synthesis and functional analysis of cannabinoid-related compounds, with emerging trends in antimicrobial and antioxidant evaluation. The work demonstrates expertise in total synthesis, stereochemical control, and biological testing of synthetic analogs.

Scientific Awards:

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Emily Camelio is the Principal Investigator on an NSF-funded LEAPS-MPS grant for developing an innovative platform to access hexocannabitriol and its analogs. She actively mentors students, including Madison Gilmore, Hillary LeGrande, and others, guiding them in research projects spanning synthesis and biological assessment. The grant supports interdisciplinary training and scientific innovation.

Her research is conducted within the Chemistry Department at the University of Michigan-Flint, likely involving an undergraduate-focused research lab where students contribute to poster presentations and collaborative scholarly work.