John Gardiner

John Gardiner is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at The University of Manchester. His research interests include carbohydrate chemistry, biocatalysis, and the synthesis of complex polyaromatics and nanographene precursors. He has supervised numerous postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and visitors, and his group has published over 120 papers. Gardiner's work focuses on developing new methods for synthesizing biologically relevant oligosaccharides, particularly in the area of heparin-like sequences, and exploring applications in chemical biology and biomedical targets. His research also encompasses heterocycle synthesis, dendrimer materials, and biocatalytic processes.

John Gardiner is a researcher at Manchester University specializing in carbohydrate science, heterocyclic chemistry, and polyaryls and biocatalysts. His work explores the synthesis and biological roles of complex carbohydrates, such as heparan sulfate, and their impact on cellular processes like angiogenesis. He investigates biocatalytic reductions, particularly using flavoprotein oxidoreductases and reductases, to achieve enantioselective transformations. His research also includes the development of novel compounds with antiviral and antibacterial properties, as well as the structural and functional analysis of enzymes involved in natural product biosynthesis. Gardiner's contributions span both synthetic and enzymatic approaches to understanding carbohydrate and heterocyclic chemistry.