Biography
Dr. Franz joined the Foundation's Scientific Advisory Council in 2017 after serving for several years on the Executive Committee for the Beckman Scholars Program.
Research Summary
Research in the Franz group combines organic synthesis, catalyst development, and chemical biology with applications for the synthesis of bioactive products, biofuels and materials. Our primary focus is to develop new reactions and catalysts for the efficient and enantioselective synthesis of bioactive and therapeutically-relevant molecules.