Herman O. Sintim , Ph.D.
Herman O. Sintim is a
renowned figure in the field of chemistry and drug discovery, currently serving as a Distinguished Professor at Purdue University. With a BSc in Medicinal Chemistry from University College London and a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Oxford, Sintim has developed an impressive academic and professional trajectory. His postdoctoral tenures at both Oxford and Stanford Universities laid the foundation for his illustrious career in the field of chemistry and drug discovery. His move to Purdue University in 2015 as a professor in drug discovery marked a significant milestone, and he has since been awarded a Richard B. Wetherill Professorship.
In addition to his academic roles, Sintim co-founded KinaRx LLC in 2017 and has contributed extensively to the scientific community, serving as Program Director at the NSF and participating in various editorial and advisory boards. His research interests span medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, and cyclic dinucleotide signaling, underscoring his commitment to advancing science in these critical areas. His work has garnered substantial external funding, and he has published extensively, with numerous journal articles and patents to his credit.