Mentor Areas
Dr. Andrew Tsourkas's research is focused on developing novel molecular imaging agents and targeted therapeutics. In particular, he is (i) developing new nanoformulations that are capable of carrying extremely high payloads of drug and/or contrast agents; (ii) investigating new targeting strategies that maximize specificity and sensitivity; and (iii) developing new bioconjugation techniques that enable the highly efficient and site-specific modification of antibodies with drugs, nanoparticles, biomolecules, and/or imaging agents. It is envisioned that these tools will help facilitate the movement towards more personalized medicine, whereby treatments are tailored to individual patients. The ability to reach this potential requires overcoming practical, financial, and regulatory barriers. Therefore, when designing new targeted nanoparticles or therapeutics, a particular emphasis is placed on scalability, modularity, cost, biodegradability and safety.
Description:
Projects will vary. Interested students should contact us to discuss possibilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Research in the Tsourkas lab must be performed in a laboratory setting. Remote/virtual projects are not available.
Project Website
Learn more about the researcher and/or the project here. Tsourkas Lab
Details:
Preferred Student Year
Junior, Senior
Academic Term
Fall, Spring
I prefer to have students start during the above term(s).Volunteer
Yes
Yes indicates that faculty are open to volunteers.Paid
No
Yes indicates that faculty are open to paying students they engage in their research, regardless of their work-study eligibility.Work Study
No
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