Our lab focuses on the design, synthesis, and study of molecules that emulate peptides, proteins, and natural products. These diverse naturally-occurring molecules have an incredibly diverse repertoire of function in nature. We strive to replicate these functions by creating synthetic molecules that could serve as sensors, materials, or therapeutics. Take a look at this video that summarizes one of our projects, and/or read more about our work with peptoids and other biomimetic molecules!
Educating undergraduates through research
Student researchers in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at SCU are all undergraduates. They work on projects carried out in Dr. Fuller's research laboratory and in introductory organic chemistry laboratory courses. Their work provides intensive training in modern synthesis methods and various spectroscopic analyses. Undergraduate researchers routinely present their research results at regional and national conferences and are co-authors on scientific publications.
Students interested in joining the lab should consult these FAQs and contact Dr. Fuller through this form.
News:
September, 2023: Prof. Fuller's NSF grant "RUI: Developing predictive guidelines to stabilize gold nanoparticles with peptoids" was funded! We are excited to work on this new project!
August, 2023: Jwwad, Jack, and Hanna all presented posters at the Fall ACS National Meeting in San Francisco.
May, 2023: Congrats to all of the Fuller lab members who won SCU research awards this cycle! Jwwad Javed( '24 - Bastiani Research Award), Jack Petersen ('24 - DeNardo Science Scholar), and Hanna Goldberg ('25 - Clare Boothe Luce Award)
September, 2022: Welcome to new lab members Jack Petersen ('24) and Hanna Goldberg ('25)!
July, 2022: Welcome to the summer lab members, Jwwad Javed ('24 - DeNovo award), Katie Scukas ('23), Sam Habib ('23), and Michelle Nguyen ('21)!