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Molecular Recognition Section

Lab Members

Our Staff

Kenneth Jacobson.
Kenneth A. Jacobson, Ph.D., John W. Daly Distinguished Scientist
Section Chief
Zhan-Guo Gao.
Zhan-Guo Gao, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Scientist

Pharmacologist

Dilip Tosh.
Dilip Tosh, Ph.D.
Staff Scientist

Chemist

Our Fellows

Asmita Pramanik
Asmita Pramanik, Ph.D.
Biologist
Sivahari Kurma
Sivahari Kurma, Ph.D.
Chemist
Matteo Pavan
Matteo Pavan, Ph.D.
Computational Chemist
Jong Hwan Park
Jong Hwan Park, Ph.D.
Biologist
Paola Oliva.
Paola Oliva
Visiting Fellow
Chemist

Group Photos

Dr. Jacobson receiving the 2017 NIH Director's Award. The prestigious award is for original and high impact research in medicinal chemistry, including the discovery of drugs in clinical trials.
Dr. Jacobson receiving a 2017 NIH Director's Award. The prestigious award is for original and high impact research in medicinal chemistry, including the discovery of drugs in clinical trials.

 

A recent farewell lunch at a restaurant
A recent farewell lunch at a restaurant

 

Dr. Jacobson with current and former members of the Section, at a medicinal chemistry conference
Dr. Jacobson with current and former members of the Section, at a medicinal chemistry conference
Last Reviewed February 2025