Laura d'Andrea

Laura d'Andrea serves as a Research Fellow in Aalborg University's Department of Chemistry and Bioscience within the Faculty of Engineering and Science, specializing in the Section of Applied Supramolecular Chemistry. Her research bridges organic synthesis and pharmacological applications through innovative chemical methodologies.

Education:

• PhD in Chemistry, Aalborg University, 2023 (Thesis: Design and synthesis of beta-Arrestin-biased 5HT2AR agonists)

Her primary research focuses on developing sustainable synthetic routes for bioactive compounds, with expertise in nitrostyrene reductions to phenethylamines and palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions. She integrates computational approaches to optimize molecular design for receptor-specific pharmacological activity, particularly targeting 5-HT2A serotonin receptors.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent advancement in green chemistry techniques, including catalyst recycling systems and one-pot syntheses that minimize waste while producing neuropharmacologically relevant compounds. Her work demonstrates strong translational potential for pharmaceutical development.

Dr. d'Andrea contributes to the active research project "Designing Molecules for Ease of Chemical Synthesis" (2023-2025) as a key participant, applying machine learning algorithms to predict synthetic accessibility of novel compounds under Principal Investigator Christian Steinmann.