Molecular Probes for Surgical Guidance and Early Disease Detection

We design and synthesize fluorophores and molecular imaging probes to help visualize disease and guide treatment. Our work connects organic chemistry with biological testing and optical imaging, with an emphasis on developing tools that can move toward clinical use.

Current projects include fluorescent probes for identifying tumors and nerves during surgery, retinal imaging for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease, and quantitative fluorescence methods for measuring proteins in complex tissues. Across these projects, we study how molecular structure influences optical properties, tissue targeting and biological performance.

We’re hiring: 

Postdoctoral Fellow in Fluorophore Chemistry

Postdoctoral Fellow in Immunofluorescence and Computational Biology