Cristina Prandi

Biografia Prof. Cristina Prandi is Full Professor of Organic Chemistry at Chemistry Department of the University of Torino where she is also Vice Rector for Research; her main interests are related to organometallic chemistry, gold catalysis and target oriented synthesis. More recently she focused her interest on the study of organometallic transformations in unconventional solvents, more in line with sustainability and green chemistry principles. She has carried out research on the synthesis of bioactive phytohormones analogues focusing on SAR (Structure Activity Relationship) studies and design of active derivatives. Furthermore, she has moved her interest in the field of bioimaging studies developing fluorescent tagged molecules. Recently, she also carried out research on the use of plant metabolites analogues for their potential anticancer activity. Prof. Prandi is leader of several national projects and chaired the Cost Action FA1206 dedicated to Strigolactones. She was invited to give lectures to several Scientific meetings. She is author of 137 scientific publications, 7 patents, 2 book chapters, editor of 3 special issues and 3 books, and of 80 communications in national and international congresses.