University of Mary Washington Research and Creativity Day 2026

Banner in orange and blue features a spotlight shining on the words UMW Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium Students in the spotlight. April 20-24, 2026. posters, panels, presentations, performances

Tag: Hyun Cho

  • Synthesis of Potential KasA Inhibitor in Search of Alternative Tuberculosis Treatments

    By Hyun Cho, Hayden George Faculty Mentor: Dr. Davis Oldham Abstract Multiple analogues for potential tuberculosis (TB) treatment were proposed due to their potential as KasA inhibitors, and a variation was selected for synthetic analysis. A multistep synthesis was thus developed and enacted in an effort to yield 1-(pyrenylmethyl)-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol (1). Starting from 1-bromo-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzene and 1-benzyl-4-piperidone,…

  • Investigation of Caffeine Concentration Accuracy in Kong Strong Energy Drink Via GC-MS

    By Hyun Cho, Austin Allen Faculty Mentor: Dr. Sarah Smith Abstract The global market for caffeinated soft drinks is diverse and growing in consumer base, and Kong Strong is a Danish beverage manufactured for American consumption. Kong Strong is an energy soft drink containing caffeine, which is known to elevate metabolic rates and increase alertness.…

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