Lab Members




Unit Leader

  • Jonathan Heddle

    Jonathan is interested in understanding the basic science of how to engineer biological molecules to produce new structures and new capabilities. His background is in pharmaceutical sciences and biochemistry and he is also interested in the biology and evolution of aging.

Postdoctoral Researchers

  • Ali Malay (Biochemistry, structural biology)

    Ali is working on a number of projects including:

    • Biochemical characterization of TRAP protein.
    • Developing a new method of protein based mineralization of metals for use in meta-materials.
    • The crystal structure of a novel DNA-binding protein with a unique shape.

  • Ellie Banwell (Biochemistry, peptide chemistry)

    Ellie's projects include:

    • Characterization of TRAP nanotube formation.
    • Design of protein-based bionanomaterials.

  • Joanne Yu (Organic chemistry)

    Joanne is working on a number of projects including:

    • Control of protein nanotube formation.
    • Fullerene-protein interactions.
    • Biominerlization of protein nanostructures.

  • Sachin Shah (Biotechnology, Organic Chemistry)

    Sachin is working on a number of projects including:

    • Biomineralization of substrate ring protein nanostructure.
    • Genetic engineering of substrate ring protein to develop nanotube and biomineralization.
    • Developing bionano drug delivery vehicles.

  • Lucas Trindade (Gerontology)

    Lucas' projects include:

    • Biology of aging.
    • Evolution of aging.
    • Basic science for stem cell therapy.

Research Associates, Trainees, Technicians

Alumni

  • Yumi Michishita

    Development of a self-assembled protein nanotube controlled by a molecular ruler.

  • Eitaro Kondo

    Development of a novel DNA-mimicking protein.