Welcome
We engineer molecules to uncover the secrets of life and revolutionize biomedicine. Drawing inspiration from nature, we seamlessly integrate knowledge and techniques from fields such as chemistry, biology, materials science, nanotechnology, and bioinformatics to design molecules for biofunctional nanomaterials. These innovations find applications in biomedicine, including but not limited to cancer therapy, infectious diseases, therapeutic molecular processes, and diagnostics, as well as in addressing other fundamental societal challenges.
Recent Publications:
“Intracellular Peptide N-Myristoylation for Cancer Cell Ferroptosis without Acquired Resistance” Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2025, in press.
"Cell-Free Nonequilibrium Assembly for Hierarchical Protein/Peptide Nanopillars" Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2024, 146, 26102-26112
“Enzyme Responsive Rigid-Rod Aromatics Target “Undruggable” Phosphatases to Kill Cancer Cells in Mimetic Bone Microenvironment” Journal of the American Chemical Society 2022, 144, 13055-13059.
“Enzymatic Assemblies of Thiophosphopeptides Instantly Target Golgi Apparatus and Selectively Kill Cancer Cells” Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2021, 60, 12796-12801.
Multiple PhD positions are currently available for exceptionally motivated students, offering a unique opportunity to delve into cutting-edge research in the frontier of biomaterials chemistry. Applicants with a fervent passion for designing novel materials to transform biomedicine should apply.