Robert Lettan, Ph.D.

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Chair of the Science Department and Associate Professor of Chemistry
412-365-1222
Buhl - 226C

Hometown:  Rochester, NY
Joined Chatham:  2009

ACADEMIC AREAS OF INTEREST

Synthetic organic chemistry, specifically in the areas of alkaloid synthesis and chiral memory methodology development.

PERSONAL AREAS OF INTEREST

I am so fortunate to have an incredible wife, Janna, a rambunctious son, Teddy, and a spirited daughter, Beatrice. In addition to spending time with them, I enjoy mountain biking, skiing, hiking, cooking, and home renovation. 

EDUCATION
ORGANIZATIONS
 AWARDS
  • Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh College Equipment Grant, 2017-18
  • Jane Berger Advising Award, Chatham University 2013-2014
  • Cottrell College Science Award (Research Corporation), 2011-2013
  • Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh College Equipment Grant, Chatham University, 2010
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
  • De Pauw, K.; Roelands, B.; Van Cutsem, J.; Decroix, L.; Valente, A.; Kim, T.; Lettan II, R. B.; Carrillo, A. E.; Meeusen, R. “Do Glucose and Caffeine Nasal Sprays Influence Exercise and/or Cognitive Performance?” Int. J. Sports Physiol. Perform. 2017, in press.
  • Basu, D.; Lettan, R.; Damoderan, K.; Strellec, S.; Reyes-Mugica, M.; Rebbaa, A. "Identification, Mechanism of Action and Anti-Tumor Activity of a Small Molecule Inhibitor of Hippo, TGF Beta, and WNT Signaling Pathways" Mol. Cancer Ther. 2014, 13, 1457-1467.
  • Lettan, R. B., II; Milgram, B. C.; Clark, C. T.; Scheidt, K. A. “Synthesis of Acylsilanes from Morpholine Amides. Synthesis of 1-(Dimethyl(phenyl)silyl)propan-1-one.” Org. Syn. 2007, 84, 22-31.
  • Lettan, R. B., II; Scheidt, K. A. “Triethoxysilane (Update).” The Electronic Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic Synthesis 2006.
  • Lettan, R. B., II; Scheidt, K. A. “Lewis Base-Catalyzed Additions of Alkynes Using Triethoxysilylalkynes.” Org. Lett. 2005, 7, 3227-3230.