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Kardiatou Kane

Massy

Summary

I am a young graduate chemist with a passion for medicinal chemistry and the synthesis of bioactive molecules.

I would like to pursue a PhD in this field to become a researcher in medicinal chemistry. As a curious person with a strong critical mind, I'm convinced of my ability to carry out a PhD project and contribute to therapeutic innovations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Master 2 Internship (6 Months)

Institut De Chimie Moléculaire et Des Matériaux
01.2024 - 02.2024
  • Multi-step synthesis
  • Characterized molecules by 1D and 2D NMR and mass spectrometry
  • Synthesized two model prodrugs activated by enzymes in a biological environment
  • Prodrugs to be tested on cancer cells

Globalink Research Internship Mitacs

Université Du Québec À Rimouski
06.2023 - 08.2023

Synthesis of artificial aromatic amino acids for incorporation into bioactive cyclic peptides:

  • Synthesized brominated homoserine and serine precursors
  • Protected non-reactive functions
  • Coupling by metallophotoredox catalysis


Undergraduate Internship (2 Months)

ICMMO-Paris-Saclay University
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Internship on the study of the photomagnetic properties of Prussian Blue Analogues by X-ray absorption spectroscopy
  • Synthesized a new series of Prussian Blue analogues based on Thallium ion
  • IR and XRD characterisation of these analogues

Research Immersion Internship (1 Month)

ICMMO-Paris-Saclay University
11.2020 - 12.2020

Immersion internship Research into the synthesis of new frustrated compounds with a garnet structure

  • Synthesized new materials
  • Oven treatment
  • X-ray characterization
  • Data processing and mesh parameter calculations

Education

Master of Science - Organic Chemistry

Paris-Saclay University
Orsay
07.2024

Master Degree 1 Chemistry

Paris-Saclay University
Orsay
07.2023

Double Undergraduate Degree Physics-Chemistry

Paris-Saclay University
Orsay
07.2022

Baccalaureate: Experimental Sciences

Lycée Scientifique D’excellence
Diourbel
07.2019

Skills

  • Theoretical and experimental knowledge of organic and synthetic chemistry, solution chemistry, chemical kinetics, solid state chemistry, crystallography, thermochemistry
  • IR, UV-visible and XRD analysis techniques
  • ATHENA and Kaleidagraph software skills
  • NEO certification for risk prevention and laboratory safety
  • PIX certification (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Bibliographical and scientific research

Languages

Pulaar/Fulfulde
Native language
French
Proficient
C2
English
Upper intermediate
B2

References

Raphaël Labruere: raphael.labruere@universite-paris-saclay.fr

David Aitken: david.aitken@universite-paris-saclay.fr

Timeline

Master 2 Internship (6 Months)

Institut De Chimie Moléculaire et Des Matériaux
01.2024 - 02.2024

Globalink Research Internship Mitacs

Université Du Québec À Rimouski
06.2023 - 08.2023

Undergraduate Internship (2 Months)

ICMMO-Paris-Saclay University
05.2022 - 07.2022

Research Immersion Internship (1 Month)

ICMMO-Paris-Saclay University
11.2020 - 12.2020

Master of Science - Organic Chemistry

Paris-Saclay University

Master Degree 1 Chemistry

Paris-Saclay University

Double Undergraduate Degree Physics-Chemistry

Paris-Saclay University

Baccalaureate: Experimental Sciences

Lycée Scientifique D’excellence
Kardiatou Kane