Avneet Saini, Ph.D.
Peptides & Nanoconjugates Translational Research Lab
I'm a Professor in the Department of Biophysics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India.
My research focuses on the development and biovalidation of small synthetic peptides and their nanoconjugates for diverse applications ranging from therapeutics to biomaterials and diagnostics.
My group also works on the synthesis of functional BioNanomaterials that act as antifouling agents as well as active biomaterials for wound healing and medical implant coatings, alongside other advanced material applications.
Research Interest
The underlying theme of our research is the Design and Structural Characterization of novel peptides/peptidomimetics to solve the challenges posed by existing molecules and the use of a range of Computational Biology, Molecular Biophysics and Biophysical Chemistry Techniques to analyze these macromolecules and their interactions with the target.
We also work on the development of peptide-based nanomaterials. Modifying abiotic nano surfaces with active biomolecules such as peptides extends the potential applications of nanomaterials in various fields by improving their biocompatibility and biorecognition abilities, thereby greatly enhancing their biosensing performances in terms of both selectivity and sensitivity. These biomaterials are also being investigated for their potential applications as medical implant coatings, wound healing, and other material applications.
Many of our projects are directed towards biological problems of therapeutic and diagnostic relevance, and we have an extensive network of interdisciplinary collaborations within Panjab University and other institutions nationally and internationally.
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Department of Biophysics,
Basic Medical Science Block-2 (BMS Block-2), South Campus, Panjab University, Sec-25
Chandigarh-160014 (India)