The interaction of molecules with membranes and DNA represent two particularly important processes which control many vital cellular functions. Molecular interactions with membranes may involve the transport of a molecule into or out of the cell, antibody binding, and cell adhesion amongst other processes, whilst the interaction of molecules with DNA can influence its structure and therefore play a role in DNA replication and gene expression.

Some current MOAC PhD student projects focussed on molecular interactions are listed here:

Exploration and Analysis of Penicillin Binding Proteins as synthetic tools and targets

Antifreeze Protein Mimics: Interactions with Cell Membranes and Cryopreservation of Stem Cells

Probing passive transport phenomena in lipid membranes: from small molecules to nanoparticles

Macromolecular Vectors to Bind and Traverse Microbial Membranes: Delivery and Detection

Antifreeze Protein Mimics: Interactions with Cell Membranes and Cryopreservation of Stem Cells