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. Read more about our work in our publications!
Student researchers in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at SCU are all SCU undergraduate students. 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 Fuller lab should consult these FAQs and contact Dr. Fuller through this form.
Please note that we do not offer research opportunities for high school students in the Fuller lab.
August, 2026: The Fuller lab went to the 13th Peptoid Summit in Berkeley, CA. Congrats to Gabi Edler ('27) on winning a poster award!
June, 2026: Congrats to seniors Bella Matusich and Nikhila Raman on your graduation from SCU!
May, 2026: Our latest paper was published in Langmuir. Congrats to co-authors: Hanna Goldberg ('25), Bella Matusich ('26), Jack Petersen ('24), Gabi Edler ('27), Nikhila Raman ('26), Jwwad Javed ('24), Joseph Hong ('25) and research assistant Daniel Tanaka!
April, 2026: Congrats to Elisa Welch ('28) for being named a Beckman Scholar! Congrats also to Eli Filner-Hutchison for winning the Bastiani award to support summer research!
April, 2026: Welcome to new lab members Tobin Deaker ('28) and Elisa Welch ('28)!