Research
Metal-Based Approaches to Study and Treat Disease

Our research focuses on how metal complexes behave in biological systems and how they can be used to understand and treat disease. In particular, we work on light-activated metal compounds for cancer therapy, including approaches that combine photodynamic therapy with immunotherapy. We also study metal cofactors in viral proteins. We use cellular imaging to understand how these compounds interact with and localize within cells. By combining synthesis, spectroscopy, and biological studies, we aim to understand how these systems work and use that knowledge to design more effective and selective therapeutic strategies for improved treatment outcomes.