Through both prevention and cure, our research in drug discovery and advanced therapeutics addresses the major health challenges of our times. We integrate chemistry, biology, pharmacology and formulation science to create small molecules, peptides and biologics, uncover their mechanisms, and improve delivery. We address cancer, neurodegeneration, autoimmunity, infection and antimicrobial resistance, while advancing nanomedicine, biomaterials and targeted delivery.

Focus areas:

• design and synthesis of novel small molecules, peptides, and biomaterials
• structural biology and biophysical studies for drug discovery and target validation
• computational and mechanistic approaches to drug action
• advanced formulation science and drug delivery technologies
• development of tools for regulatory science and drug detection
• nanomedicine and targeted therapies
• pharmacokinetics: drug disposition and modelling
• overcoming antimicrobial resistance and improving drug efficacy