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Catalyst Control over Threefold Stereogenicity

By the selective synthesis of atropisomeric sulfones with stereogenic C–S axes, catalyst control over threefold stereogenicity was established. Many congratulations Tanno, Stephan and Andreas!
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Valeriia Hutskalova recognized by the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation

Valeriia was recognized by the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation for her ongoing PhD work. Many congratulations!
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Atroposelective Arene-Forming Alkene Metathesis

Very well done Zlatko: Alkene metathesis to catalytically control stereogenic axes by traceless arene formation.
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o-Quinodimethane Atropisomers: Enantioselective Synthesis and Stereospecific Transformation

Jianyang and Andreas successfully established the enantioselective synthesis of atropisomeric oQDMs (o-quinodimethanes) and were able to demonstrate their viability for highly stereoselective transformations. Many congratulations!
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Presentation Prize for Valeriia Hutskalova

Many congratulations Valeriia for winning a best presentation prize at the Fall Meeting of the Swiss Chemical Society
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Synthesis of Atropisomeric Two-Axis Systems by the Catalyst-Controlled syn- and anti-Selective Arene-Forming Aldol Condensation

Very well done Daniel and many congratulations. This stereodivergent approach allows the programmed one-step synthesis of all four feasible atropisomeric two-axis systems.
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Stereoselective Synthesis of Atropisomeric Acridinium Salts by the Catalyst-Controlled Cyclization of ortho-Quinone Methide Iminiums

Many congratulations to Xingxing for establishing a stereoselective route to atropisomeric acridinium salts by a Friedel-Crafts electrocyclization of ortho-quinone methide iminiums by means of ion-pairing catalysis.
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Group Trip 2021

Photos of our hike to the stunning Oeschinensee
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Felix successfully defends his PhD thesis. All the best for your future career!

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Anton begins as PhD student in the group. We wish you a great start!