Nina Berova-Orahovac
Biography of Nina Berova-Orahovac
Nina Berova-Orahovac is a distinguished chemist known for her contributions to the field of chiroptical spectroscopy and the study of chiral molecules. Her work has significantly advanced the understanding of molecular chirality and its implications in pharmaceuticals and biochemistry.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Nina Berova-Orahovac was born in Bulgaria. She pursued her undergraduate studies in chemistry at the University of Sofia, where she developed a keen interest in the study of molecular structures. She later moved to the United States to further her education, obtaining a Ph.D. in chemistry from Columbia University.
Career[edit | edit source]
Berova-Orahovac began her career as a researcher at Columbia University, where she worked alongside prominent scientists in the field of chiroptical spectroscopy. Her research focused on the development of new methods for analyzing chiral molecules, which are molecules that have non-superimposable mirror images. This work is crucial in the development of pharmaceuticals, as the chirality of a molecule can affect its biological activity.
Research Contributions[edit | edit source]
Nina Berova-Orahovac is best known for her pioneering work in the application of circular dichroism (CD) and optical rotatory dispersion (ORD) to the study of chiral molecules. Her research has provided valuable insights into the stereochemistry of complex organic compounds and has been instrumental in the development of new drugs and therapies.
Awards and Honors[edit | edit source]
Throughout her career, Berova-Orahovac has received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to the field of chemistry. She is a fellow of the American Chemical Society and has been recognized by several international scientific organizations for her groundbreaking research.
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
Nina Berova-Orahovac is married and has two children. She is known for her dedication to mentoring young scientists and has been actively involved in various educational initiatives aimed at promoting science education among young women.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates, categories Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
