Glycobiology

I am a supramolecular polymer chemist and my researches focus on biomedical engineering including drug delivery system (nanovalves), nanosensor, nanophotonics, tribology and cell mechanics.

I have Biochemistry BSc education and had my MSc degree in Medical Biochemistry. I have gained my PhD degree on Medical Biology and Genetics. I have research experience in biochemistry, cancer biology, and tumor genetics. Most recently became a member of ISUMKAM research group at Istinye University.

Junior-GBM is the Junior Section of the German Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (GBM). It was set up in 2011 to support the career development and networking opportunities of students and young researchers in the molecular life sciences in Germany. The Junior-GBM organise and deliver their own activities, under the supervision of their Society and all members of the Junior-GBM are members of the GBM. Junior-GBM are also part of the FEBS Junior Section. To find out more about the Junior-GBM read their overview post and check out the online talks and other activities they deliver, accesible from the 'Popular contributions' section below.

Paraoxonase-1, glucagons like peptide-1 receptor, G-proteins, molecular interactions, enzyme kinetic, signalling, neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes mellitus 2, technology for teaching and learning

I write a blog called Total Internal Reflection about the human side of science. Postings are generally either opinion/commentary (either serious or silly) or "How To" pieces aimed at improving young scientists' soft skills.  A longer biography and manifesto are on the blog here.

Biochemistry-Medical Biochemistry

The International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology unites scientists in 75 countries or regions through a society, national council, or academy of sciences.

I am an assistant professor of chemistry at the State University of Paraíba, Northeast of Brazil. I started my position in April 2012 and since then I am trying to develop more knowledge on how polyP can act as a colloid arresting agent. I have focused my work on bentonite and laponite, with the objective to make new functional materials. For laponite based systems, we envisage that they may be good for tissue engineering, in the form of Wigner glasses, shear-thinning hydrogels and coacervates. Once our group is concerned to the development of new materials, collaborations are vital to exam them as potential biomaterials.

I am a chemist and material scientist. Since 2006, I is closely collaborating with the group of W.E.G. Müller and joined his team at the University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz in 2009.  My research activities focus on: ● Development of bioinspired materials for biomedical applications. ● Development of morphogenically active polyphosphate based biomaterials and bio-ink. ● Development of novel strategies for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, e.g. for bone and cartilage repair/regeneration as well as for wound healing etc. ● Development of regeneratively active scaffolds/implants by traditional techniques and 3D printing. ● Characterization of the physical-chemical properties of bioinorganic materials. My achievements include ● Elucidation of the mechanism of hardening of biogenetically formed silica and of the enzymatic formation of calcium carbonate “bio-seeds” in bone mineralization. ● Demonstrate the process of coacervate formation of inorganic polyphosphate in the presence of protein and its role in the transformation of the polyphosphate nanoparticles into the biologically active form. ● Taking nature as a blueprint, development of innovative biomaterials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, as well as, more recently, for application in antiviral therapy.

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