C–H Functionalization The conversion of carbon-hydrogen (C–H) bonds into new functional groups represent a powerful strategy for the construction of organic molecules. Organometallics A second research area in the Sanford laboratory focuses on the design, synthesis, and reactivity studies of high valent group ten organometallic complexes. Fluorination Fluorine-containing molecules are important in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and medical imaging sectors. Cross-Coupling