Professor of Chemistry
Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry
Ph.D., 1971, University of California, San Diego
B.A., 1966, Oakland University, MI
Office: LJS 268
Phone: (213) 740-7007
Email: mckenna@usc.edu
Research Focus
We are a drug discovery and medicinal chemistry lab using organic synthesis, computer-assisted design modeling, and a network of more than 20 biological collaborators to devise and develop molecules for the treatment of viral, bacterial and fungal infections, as well as cancer. Another area of interest is the creation of novel imaging agents targeting bone diseases.