Taking nature's lead in the development of new and improved enzyme inhibitors
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
This project will address some key fundamental issues associated with advancing a chemical entity from proof of principle through to a new pharmaceutical. The compounds in the study target cancer, cataract and other diseases that are confronting Australia's ageing population. [View]

[*] Mimicking Peptide Structure - Towards an Aqueous Environment
Thursday, 1 November 2007
In this proposal we develop a fundamental understanding of the balance between 'weak' and 'strong' forces to define the properties of peptides and proteins. This will allow the design of new biological probes and materials with tailor-made chemical and physical properties for use in bioengineering, biotechnology, proteomics, and drug design. One such example is the design and preparation of a new chemical agent for the non-surgical treatment for cataract, the major cause of blindness world-wide. [View]