Biophysics Group
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The group's research effort focuses on the development of the following: • Optical methods using spectroscopy and microscopy for studying biological complexes and their interactions with other small molecules and nanoparticles; • Tools for the characterization of nanoparticle-biomolecule complexes to enable new applications and to assist with assessing the environmental, health, and safety risk associated with these applications; • Computational tools to investigate the structure, properties, and interactions of biomolecules and nanomaterials; and • New biosensors and bioassays based on nanomaterials such as quantum dots and carbon nanotubes.
Programs/Projects
Biophysics of Model Membranes—Synthetic cell membrane constructs allow the simplification and complete control of a more complicated cellular system, as well as the incorporation of selected elements … Other Activities in the Biophysics Group—The Biophysics Group establishes the optical measurement science, modeling, and simulation tools to enable the characterization and control of biological molecules themselves and their interactions … Far-infrared Spectroscopy of Biomolecules—Far-infrared (or terahertz/THz, ca. 25 to 300 micron wavelength) femtosecond pulsed laser and Fourier-transform infrared methods are employed to measure biomolecular spectra in the condensed phase. … Nano-biophotonics for molecular imaging—Biophotonics is at the intersection of photonics and biology where light is used to image, detect, and manipulate biological materials. This project addresses several factors that are critical for … Raman Spectroscopy of Biological Molecules—Research efforts are underway to probe biological molecules with Raman spectroscopy in three states - crystal, semi-solid, and solution - to illuminate the structural transformations that occur … State-resolved Biomolecular Spectroscopies—Sensitive and fully state resolved spectroscopic methods in the terahertz (THz) and ultraviolet (UV) regions are being developed to investigate the structure and dynamics of biomolecules including … |
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Biophysics Group: 100 Bureau Drive, M/S 8443 |
The Biophysics Group establishes the optical measurement science, modeling, and simulation tools to enable the characterization and control of biological molecules themselves and their interactions with nanomaterials. The ability to measure and quantify the assembly, aggregation, and transformations of biomolecules and of nanomaterials is critical to realizing many applications in medicine, energy, and the environment.