Merrella Karaan
Research Assistant
Merrella conducted her final year research project (Synthesis of aza-BODIPY derivatives) under the supervision of Prof. Silvia Giordani. Her research interests include organic chemistry, nanomedicine and supramolecular chemistry, and investigating cancer therapies.
Interests
- Organic Chemistry
- Nanomedicine
- Supramolecular Chemistry
Conferences
Near Infrared BODIPY Dyes for the Labelling of Carbon Nano Onions
Irish Neuro-Oncology Society 2026 Meeting, Trinity College Dublin
Oral (10 minutes) 21 August 2026
Synthesis and characterisation of aza- and pentafluorophenyl-substituted BODIPY derivatives
The 11th annual Chemistry Day, Dublin City University
Flash talk 15 May 2026