Covid-19 Chiral Chemistry Workshop

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Workshop Description

This workshop focuses on the 3D shapes of molecules, what the word ‘chiral’ means, the importance of chiral molecules in biology, and about the resources available to research chemists looking at proteins, in particular current research focused on the main protease in SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the current pandemic. 

Concepts covered

  • Geometric isomerism
  • Optical isomerism 
  • Chirality in therapeutic drug molecules
  • Chirality in proteins 
  • Enzymes and active sites 

Prior learning required
KS5: Students should be familiar with skeletal formulae and the functional groups encountered at GCSE. 

Post-workshop Resources

Self-directed resource available

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Date

12/10/2021

Time

16:00-17:00

Location

Online

Audience

Key Stage 5 (16-19 years old) and Teachers

UK state schools only