Klaus Friedrich

Dr. Klaus Friedrich is Associate Professor of Chemistry at University of Detroit Mercy's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. His research develops targeted cancer therapeutics using platinum-based metallodrugs to minimize treatment side effects.

Research Focus:

• Design of small molecules to enhance specificity of chemotherapy drugs
• Mechanisms for targeting rapidly multiplying cancer cells
• Reduction of detrimental side effects in cancer treatment
• Structure-activity relationships in metallopharmaceuticals

Teaches medicinal chemistry courses covering pharmaceutical research fundamentals and addiction treatment pharmacology. Office: Chemistry Building Room 222.