Jackson Group

Our research interests lie at the interface between biology, chemistry and physics where fundamental chemistry underlies biological function.

label Research theme

Analytical Chemistry and Sensors

Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Development

Physical and Biophysical Chemistry

About

Our research interests lie at the interface between biology, chemistry and physics and are directed towards gaining an understanding of the fundamental chemistry that underlies biological function. For example, how is an enzyme is capable of accelerating chemical reactions? Or, how do mutations allow enzymes to evolve new functions?

Our group is also interested in applied science and using chemical techniques to manipulate biological systems, which can include the design of small molecules (drugs) that change the function of biological molecules or engineering proteins to make them function according to our needs.

Publications

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Projects

Allosteric inhibitors of an important drug target

This project will involve collaboration with industry partners (Beta Therapeutics) and partners within the Centre of Excellence in Peptide and Protein Science.

Theme

Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Development, Physical and Biophysical Chemistry

Student intake

Open for Honours, Master, PhD, Summer scholar students

Status

Potential

Engineering an insulin biosensor for diabetes monitoring

This project will involve collaboration with the ANU Our Health in Our Hands Grand Challenge teams in the College of Engineering & Computer Science and the Research School of Physics.