@rob_elmes

University Lecturer and Research Chemist......Saving the world one molecule at a time! All opinions my own

 Maynooth, Ireland
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Joined December 2010
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So pleased to see work from our lab @MaynoothChem @MaynoothUni featured on the cover of @Chem_CP this month! Congrats to lead authors @LukeBrennanChem and @LokeshKumarKu17! A true example of multidisciplinary research funded by both @IrishResearch and @SSPCentre #squaramides
Chem@Chem_CP15 Nov 2023
Our November cover depicts the ability of squindoles reported by @rob_elmes @MUMycology @philgale @CSHChem to efficiently transport chloride ions through lipid membranes and thereby disrupt ion homeostasis and result in potent anti-microbial activity. hubs.li/Q028NY320
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Thanks to @SSPCentre for a fantastic Fireside chat @ucddublin. Researchers @rob_elmes and Hilal Kirpik joined our Head of Research, @SSineadHickey - to discuss the role of #PPI in their #EBresearch. A project we're proud to co-fund with @Researchirel. 👉bit.ly/SOWOBresearch
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Join us for the 76th Irish Universities Chemistry Research Colloquium at the Department of Chemistry, Maynooth University on the 16th & 17th of June, 2025. Registration now OPEN! maynoothuniversity.ie/chemis…
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Our latest molecular sensing work now in @ChemicalScience - this new lanthanide probe developed by @SamanthaBodman has unrivalled selectivity for ADP in water, with no interference from ATP - opens the door for cellular imaging! @lborouniversity @EPSRC tinyurl.com/239ht9vw
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Delighted to see Minister @lawlessj at @MaynoothUni, learning about @rob_elmes' team’s innovative research on spray-on, wash-off bandages - highlighting the power of investing in #EBresearch. We co-funded this groundbreaking research with @researchirel. #HealthResearchMatters
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At our #BetterIreland campaign launch in @MaynoothUni, the NMR Spectrometer showed the power of investing in research. A €550K upgrade from @hea_irl extended its life - fuelling breakthroughs at a fraction of the €1.65M replacement cost bit.ly/4iWMr0M #InvestInHigherEd
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At our #BetterIreland campaign launch in @MaynoothUni, the NMR Spectrometer showed the power of investing in research. A €550K upgrade from @hea_irl extended its life - fuelling breakthroughs at a fraction of the €1.65M replacement cost bit.ly/4iWMr0M #InvestInHigherEd
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The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research Innovation and Science James Lawless visited MU's campus today where he met with staff and students, viewed research equipment, and officially opened the refurbished Arts Building. @lawlessj @Researchirel @IUAofficial
(L-R) PhD researcher Aaron Curtis, MU President Prof Eeva Leinonen, Minister James Lawless, IUA Director General Jim Miley and PhD researcher Pranay Agarwal

ALT (L-R) PhD researcher Aaron Curtis, MU President Prof Eeva Leinonen, Minister James Lawless, IUA Director General Jim Miley and PhD researcher Pranay Agarwal

(L-R) Minister James Lawless, Prof Eeva Leinonen, Prof Sean Doyle & IUA Director General Jim Miley pictured with Research Ireland funded mass spectrometer

ALT (L-R) Minister James Lawless, Prof Eeva Leinonen, Prof Sean Doyle & IUA Director General Jim Miley pictured with Research Ireland funded mass spectrometer

Dr Robert Elmes, Minister James Lawless and Prof Eeva Leinonen

ALT Dr Robert Elmes, Minister James Lawless and Prof Eeva Leinonen

Minister Lawless visiting the MU Department of Biology research team

ALT Minister Lawless visiting the MU Department of Biology research team

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Versatile, Extrudable and Luminescent Tripodal BTA-Terpyridine (tpy) Gel Cross-Linked with d- and f-Block Metal Ions (Thorfinnur Gunnlaugsson @ThorriGunnlaugs and co-workers) #openaccess 🔓 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…

Versatile, Extrudable and Luminescent Tripodal BTA‐Terpyridine (tpy) Gel Cross‐Linked with d‐ and...

The development of lanthanide and transition metal ion crosslinked gels is presented, these made from a tripodal ligand based on the benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxamide (BTA) motif, conjugated with termin...

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Anion Transport by Bambusuril-Bile Acid Conjugates: Drastic Effect of the Cholesterol Content (Hennie Valkenier and co-workers) @HennieValkenier #openaccess 🔓 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…

Anion Transport by Bambusuril‐Bile Acid Conjugates: Drastic Effect of the Cholesterol Content

Bambusuril macrocycles were functionalized with bile acids of different polarities and studied as anion transporters. The bambusuril with the most polar bile acids was demonstrated to form a unimol...

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Thrilled to share our latest paper led by @LukeBrennanChem, @FarhadMo212 and Xuanyang on #squaramide based antimicrobials in @ChemicalScience @RoySocChem! #OpenAccess🎉Only possible with @MUMycology and support from @SSPCentre @Researchirel @MaynoothUni🙏 doi.org/10.1039/D4SC01693A
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Stay tuned—there’s so much more to come on this exciting project! 🚀 #OpenAccess
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Scientists from @tcdTBSI, led by Prof. @ThorriGunnlaugs, have developed self-assembling, “Malteser-like” molecules, with a suite of potential applications, including in targeted drug delivery. Read more about this exciting #TrinityResearch at: tcd.ie/news_events/articles/…
A black and white photo of self-assembling spheres

ALT A black and white photo of self-assembling spheres

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Exciting morning @BTYSTE at the @MaynoothUni stand! Come and join us at Stand W50 for the @MaynoothChem Chemistry colour show! Donning my @SSPCentre lab coat to do real science!
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Three Maynooth University researchers have been awarded funding under Research Ireland's Enterprise Partnership Scheme. Research Ireland maynoothuniversity.ie/facult…

MU researchers win Research Ireland enterprise scheme funding

Three Maynooth University researchers have received awards under Research Ireland's Enterprise Partnership Scheme for postgraduates and postdoctoral researchers. The funding is for projects that

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Really pleased to see that @FarhadMo212's review in @ChemCommun is getting lots of interest! Check it out below
Chemical Communications@ChemCommun16 Dec 2024
Another of our most read articles: 'Macrocyclic receptors for anion recognition' by @rob_elmes and colleagues. #OpenAccess 🔓 pubs.rsc.org/en/content/arti…

Macrocyclic receptors for anion recognition

Macrocyclic receptors have emerged as versatile and efficient molecular tools for the recognition and sensing of anions, playing a pivotal role in molecula

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Chiral Pd2L4 Capsules from Readily Accessible Tröger's Base Ligands Inducing Circular Dichroism on Fullerenes C60 and C70 (Guido H. Clever and co-workers) @elie_bench @HelzOConnor @BogoNicola @ThorriGunnlaugs @guido_clever @grk2376 #openaccess 🔓 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…

Chiral Pd2L4 Capsules from Readily Accessible Tröger's Base Ligands Inducing Circular Dichroism on...

A chiral Pd2L4 capsule based on Tröger's base is reported and shown to bind several polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH). It shows strong affinity for fullerenes C70 and C60 and is able to extract the...

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🚀 Exciting News! The Maynooth University Research Seed Funding Call 2024-25 is now open! 🌱✨ Supporting ECRs, fostering new research directions, and enabling pilot data for future external funding success. Deadline for applications is Feb 7th :maynoothuniversity.ie/resear… #ResearchFunding #Innovation #MaynoothResearch

Maynooth University Research Seed Funding Call (2024-25)

Maynooth University Research Seed Funding Call (2024-25) Maynooth University is committed to fostering innovative, excellent research. The Research Seed Fund aims to support early-career researchers,

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The outgoing government has agreed that universities are under-funded and that students need better supports. We need the incoming government to #InvestInHigherEd #GE2024
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"This is an excellent example of a fundamental area of chemical science having a potentially life-changing impact on the everyday lives of people with EB." - Dr. Robert Elmes @MaynoothChem @debraireland sciencex.com/wire-news/49354…

Scientists lead study on 'spray on, wash off' bandages for painful condition

Scientists lead study on 'spray on, wash off' bandages for painful condition -- a press release is provided to you 'as is' with little or no review from Science X staff.

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Maynooth University to lead study on EB skin condition treatment siliconrepublic.com/innovati… via @siliconrepublic

Maynooth University to lead study on EB skin condition treatment

The researchers aim to treat the skin condition known as EB by creating a prototype of lightweight yet durable ‘spray on, wash off’ bandages.

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Find your place at Maynooth University where you can develop your interests and make a difference with leading research & academic excellence. Register for our Open Days on Friday 22nd November 9am-1pm & Saturday 23rd November 10am-2pm. 🔗mu.ie/openday #OpenDay
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