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Metal Complexes and
Antimicrobial Activity
My research focuses on the design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of metal-based complexes with potential antimicrobial and anticancer activity.
We especially focus on N-heterocyclic carbene complexes of platinum, palladium, nickel, and silver, integrating medicinal and inorganic chemistry to address global health challenges.
Dr Cheow Yuen Lin cheow. yuen. lin @ monash. edu
Senior Lecturer and Sessional Teaching Essential Program
( STEP) Coordinator
Our current projects include the development of triphenylphosphoniumfunctionalized metal – azole complexes aimed at enhancing antimicrobial efficacy.
Expertise
Bioinorganic chemistry Organometallic chemistry
Through a multidisciplinary approach combining synthetic chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, and in vitro biological assessment, we aim to advance the discovery of novel therapeutics to combat antimicrobial resistance.
Throughout my career, I have worked to bridge the gap between organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry and materials science, bringing an interdisciplinary approach to solving contemporary challenges in health and medicine
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