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Synthesis and Reactivity of Nitrogen-Containing Strained Cyclic 1,2,3-Trienes published in Nature Synthesis!
Synthesis and Reactivity of Nitrogen-Containing Strained Cyclic 1,2,3-Trienes published in Nature Synthesis!

Check out our synthesis and reactivity of nitrogen-containing strained cyclic 1,2,3-trienes published in Nature Synthesis!

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Dominick WitkowskiApril 30, 2025
σ-Bond Insertion Reactions of Two Strained Diradicaloids published in Nature!
σ-Bond Insertion Reactions of Two Strained Diradicaloids published in Nature!

Check out our σ-Bond insertion reactions of two strained diradicaloids, published in Nature!

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Research NewsZach WaltersFebruary 12, 20252025
2024 Holiday Party Photos
2024 Holiday Party Photos
Neil GargDecember 10, 20242024
A Solution to the Anti-Bredt Olefin Synthesis Problem published in Science!
A Solution to the Anti-Bredt Olefin Synthesis Problem published in Science!

Check out our Solution to the Anti-Bredt Olefin Synthesis Problem published in Science!

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Research NewsDominick WitkowskiNovember 5, 20242024
Congrats to Drs. Wonilowicz, McVeigh, and Bulger!
Congrats to Drs. Wonilowicz, McVeigh, and Bulger!
Neil GargJune 22, 20242024
2023 Holiday Party Photos
2023 Holiday Party Photos
Neil GargDecember 6, 20232023
Organic Chem for Kids? UCLA Program Immerses Youngsters in Notoriously Challenging Subject
Organic Chem for Kids? UCLA Program Immerses Youngsters in Notoriously Challenging Subject
UCLA NewsroomNeil GargAugust 23, 20232023
2023 5th Year Farewell Party
2023 5th Year Farewell Party

Check out photos from our 2023 5th Year Farewell Party!

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Neil GargJune 21, 20232023
Strain-Promoted Reactions of 1,2,3-Cyclohexatriene and Its Derivatives published in Nature!
Strain-Promoted Reactions of 1,2,3-Cyclohexatriene and Its Derivatives published in Nature!

Check out our Strain-Promoted Reactions of 1,2,3-Cyclohexatriene and Its Derivatives published in Nature!

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Research NewsNeil GargJune 9, 20232023
Elucidating the Molecular Programming of a Nonlinear Non-Ribosomal Peptide Synthetase Responsible For Fungal Siderophore Biosynthesis published in Nature!

Check out our Elucidating the Molecular Programming of a Nonlinear Non-Ribosomal Peptide Synthetase Responsible For Fungal Siderophore Biosynthesis published in Nature!

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Research NewsNeil GargJune 9, 20232023
Catalyst-Controlled Annulations of Strained Cyclic Allenes with π-Allylpalladium Complexes published in ACS!
Catalyst-Controlled Annulations of Strained Cyclic Allenes with π-Allylpalladium Complexes published in ACS!

Check out our Catalyst-Controlled Annulations of Strained Cyclic Allenes with π-Allylpalladium Complexes published in ACS!

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Research NewsNeil GargJune 9, 20232023
Total Synthesis of Lissodendoric Acid A published in Science
Total Synthesis of Lissodendoric Acid A published in Science

Check out our total synthesis of Lissodendoric Acid A published in Science and featured on the journal’s cover!

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Research NewsNeil GargJanuary 21, 20232023
2022 Photos
2022 Photos

Check out newly added photos from 2022, including photos from graduation, our holiday party, and other highlights!

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Lab UpdatesNeil GargDecember 17, 20222022
UCLA researchers seek to inspire love for chemistry with educational website
Daily BruinNeil GargMarch 9, 20222022
2021 Holiday Party
2021 Holiday Party

Happy holidays! Check out photos from our lab’s 2021 holiday party.

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Lab UpdatesNeil GargDecember 15, 20212021
2021 Royal Society of Chemistry's Horizon Prize for Education
2021 Royal Society of Chemistry's Horizon Prize for Education

Neil, Garg lab members, other UCLA students, and his daughters receive the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Horizon Prize for Education. Congrats to all 28 team members!

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Lab Updates, UCLA NewsroomNeil GargNovember 27, 20212021
Congrats to 2021 Graduates
Congrats to 2021 Graduates

Congratulations to our PhD graduates Tim, Melissa, and Sarah! Check out graduation pics here.

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Julio GonzalezJuly 18, 20212021
Graduation Party 2021
Graduation Party 2021

Congratulations to our graduates Tim, Melissa, and Sarah! We celebrated our first (fully vaccinated!) lab gathering of 2021. Check out photos of the party here.

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Julio GonzalezJune 9, 20212021
Total Synthesis of (–)-Strictosidine
Total Synthesis of (–)-Strictosidine

Check out our recent publication in JACS on the total synthesis (−)-strictosidine and interception of aryne natural product derivatives “strictosidyne” and “strictosamidyne”!

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Julio GonzalezJune 9, 20212021
Virtual Reality Chemistry
Virtual Reality Chemistry

Check out our new resources for exploring chemical structures in a virtual reality environment! News story here.

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Julio GonzalezJune 9, 20212021
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