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Margareta Sohora is a Researcher at the Ruđer Bošković Institute, affiliated with the Division of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry and the Laboratory of Synthetic Organic Chemistry. Her research focuses on photochemical reactions of organic compounds, particularly peptides and adamantane derivatives, emphasizing photocyclization, photoinduced electron transfer, and structural-reactivity relationships. She investigates the synthesis and biological applications of novel organic molecules, including antiproliferative and antiviral agents derived from adamantane systems.
Her work spans the development of polycyclic structures through domino photochemistry, stereochemical outcomes in photocyclization, and the design of bioactive compounds. Key projects include studying the effects of amino acid side chains on reaction efficiency and the development of chiral memory effects in photochemical processes. The laboratory environment supports advanced synthetic methodologies and spectroscopic analysis for mechanistic studies.
Notable contributions include the synthesis of phthalimidoadamantane conjugates and their photochemical evaluation, as well as exploring reaction pathways in β-cyclodextrin environments. While no formal awards are cited, her publications reflect a sustained focus on organic photochemistry and its applications in drug discovery.
Current research themes emphasize structural modifications of peptides and small molecules to enhance reactivity and biological efficacy. Collaborative projects involve analyzing reaction dynamics and optimizing synthetic routes for complex organic systems.
