Research interests
My research focuses on developing a method of introducing different chemical or biological molecules within DNA nanostructures. I am primarily working with a DNA tetrahedron and exploring its interactions with a biotin labelled, triplex forming oligonucleotide (TFO). Biotin has a specific interaction with streptavadin, which could be exploited to act like a biological switch. This has the potential as a precursor for applications in nanotechnology or in therapeutics, where the DNA structure can target a specific cell type and dispense its cargo.
Why I chose MRes Wildlife Conservation:
An MRes allows me to gain a postgraduate degree in research, alongside supplementary modules and includes a longer lab experience than the other alternatives.
Aims for the future:
I eventually want to pursue a career in research focused in DNA nanotechnology or nucleic acid recognition after completing a PhD.
Supervisors
: Dr. David Rusling &
Prof. Keith Fox
Research group
Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Affiliate research group
MRes Advanced Biological Science
