The Yamamoto Research Lab
Biopolymers Engineering
Macromolecular Biochemistry
Characterization and Analysis of complicated biomolecules
News & Update
We presented an oral presentation and 7 posters in ASDRP EXPO Summer, 2024! Excellent job, our team! 09/09/24
Fifteen new members have joined our lab. 06/07/24
Noah Kaleekal received an award at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair for his project titled "BMED090 — Development of a Cathepsin B-Responsive Hydrogel for the Targeted Delivery of Cancer Immunotherapy." https://www.asdrp.org/post/noah-kaleekal-asdrp
In Vitro Cell Engineering
Characterization of plasma vesicles and cell membrane using CD63-EGFP fusion protein in MDA-MB-231 cell. The time lapse image was taken by our laboratory by Akira Yamamamoto.
Co-Culture of EGFP and mCherry plasmid vectors by Akira Yamamoto.
Migration of cellular composition through Tunneling nanotube by our lab by Akira Yamamoto.
Tunneling nanotube formation with MDA-MB-231 cell line by Lauren Gonzales and GFP group.
GMHA Hydrogel Project
Live demonstration of photocured hydrogel on chicken breast by Hydrogel Group.
1H NMR Spectrrum of GMHA Hydrogel synthesized by hydrogel group.
Protein Chemistry
MS spectrum of intact BSA by protein group.
MS spectrum of FITC-conjugated Lysozyme by Protein characterization team.
What we Do:
A biological material is group of substances synthesized or derived from a living organism. Such substances are ubiquitous in our surroundings. These materials undergo chemical and mechanical processing, resulting in their application as biocompatible and biodegradable hydrogels, nano fibers, drug carriers, scaffolding materials for cells, and tissue-healing applications.
In addition to their use in medical biomaterials, biopolymer-based hydrogels are expected to find applications in coagulants, soil water retention agents, cosmetics, and functional foods.
Our laboratory specializes in the characterization, chemical modification, structuring, applied research, and analysis of bio-applicable materials and bio-derived molecules.