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Dr. Martin F. Semmelhack is a Professor of Chemistry at Princeton University, leading the Semmelhack Lab. His research focuses on designing small molecules to modulate biological processes, particularly bacterial quorum sensing mechanisms in pathogens like Vibrio cholerae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. His work aims to develop anti-infective drugs by targeting cell communication pathways.
Key research areas include synthetic organic chemistry, chemical biology, and bacterial signaling pathways. Notable contributions include the discovery of autoinducers CAI-1 and AI-2, and the development of quorum sensing agonists/antagonists. Collaborations with microbiologists and neuroscientists expand applications into biofilm inhibition and neurotransmitter release technologies.
His honors include the Arthur C. Cope Scholar Award (2014), John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship (1978–1979), and Camille and Henry Dreyfuss Teacher-Scholar Grant (1972–1977). Research combines chemical synthesis with biological testing to bridge molecular design and therapeutic potential.
Advising and grant activities include funding from the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation, supporting interdisciplinary projects. The Semmelhack Lab is located in the Frick Laboratory, Princeton University.
