On January 3, 2025, Shenzhen University Medical School was honored to host Professor Jinbo Hu from the Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry (SIOC), Chinese Academy of Sciences, for the 128^th lecture of the Shenzhen Medical Forum.The event was chaired by Professor Peng Huang from Shenzhen University Medical School.Professor Hu delivered an academic presentation titled "The Unique Fluorine Effect in the Synthesis of Fluorine-Containing Functional Molecules and Their Applications" at Building A7, Shahe Yuan, Lihu Campus, Shenzhen University.

添加图片描述 Professor Xingzhi Xu presented Professor Jinbo Hu with the "Shenzhen University Medicine Forum" Honorary Medal on behalf of Shenzhen University Medical School

In his lecture, Professor Hu introduced the research advancements his group has madeover the past decade. He highlighted that naturally occurring fluorine-containing organic compounds are extremely rare on Earth, and nearly all such compounds must be synthesized artificially. As a result, the efficient preparation of organofluorine compounds has become a major focus in synthetic chemistry.

Professor Hu and his colleagues were the first to propose the concept of the “negative fluorine effect” in nucleophilic fluoroalkylation. Building on this discovery, they systematically explored strategies to modulate the negative fluorine effect, leading to the development of several novel fluoroalkylating reagents. Two of these reagents have been widely recognized by international researchers and are referred to as "Hu reagents." Using these reagents, Professor Hu’s group has successfully developed highly efficient fluoroalkylation, fluoroalkenylation, and fluorination reactions, expanding the possibilities of organofluorine chemistry.

Professor Hu's lecture sparked great interest among attendees and was followed by a lively question-and-answer session. We extend our sincere gratitude to Professor Jinbo Hu for his inspiring lecture and insightful discussions, which provided valuable knowledge and inspiration to all in attendance.

Brief introduction to the speaker

Jinbo Hu

EDUCATION AND CAREER:

1990-1994 B.S., Hangzhou University, China.

1994-1997 M.S., Shanghai Institute of Metallurgy, CAS, China.

1997-2002 Ph.D., University of Southern California, USA.

2002-2005 Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Southern California, USA.

2005- Research Professor in Organic Chemistry, Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry,CAS, China

SELECTED AWARDS AND HONORS:

2005 Selected into "Hundreds–Talent Program" sponsored by Chinese Academy of Sciences.

2005 "Air Products Young Faculty Excellence Award".

2006 Selected into "Rising-Star Program" sponsored by Shanghai Municipal Government.

2007 "Chinese Chemical Socienty (CCS) Young Chemist Award".

2008 "National Funds for Distinguished Young Scientists" sponsored by NSF of China.

2009 "RSC Fluorine Prize 2009" sponsored by the Royal Chemical Society.

2012 "Chen Jia-Gen Science Prize for Young Scholars".

2012 "Young Scientist Award of Chinese Academy of Sciences".