Professor Rob Capon

Professor Rob Capon is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at The University of Queensland. His research focuses on organic chemistry, marine natural products, microbial natural products, biodiversity, biomimetic synthesis, drug discovery, and chemical ecology. He is affiliated with the Institute of Molecular Biosciences (IMB) and leads a group website that provides information on biodiscovery research. His work explores the synthesis and biological activity of natural products with potential applications in drug discovery.

Rob Capon is a Professorial Research Fellow and Group Leader at the Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland. His research focuses on biodiscovery, with an emphasis on microbial and marine natural products. Capon's work explores the chemical diversity of marine organisms and their potential for drug development. His publications include studies on antibiotics, antitubercular compounds, and novel metabolites from marine sponges and fungi. He has also investigated the chemical defenses of cane toads and the role of natural products in biological systems. His research highlights the importance of natural products in pharmaceutical innovation and the need for transparent, reproducible methods in natural product research.