Overview

In the Pham group we develop molecular probes using small organic molecules and colloidal materials for targeted imaging and theranostic applications. Rationale design of fluorescence dyes, peptides, organic and inorganic nanoparticles, surface modification, multimodal bioconjugation and encapsulation are key operations in the lab. To tackle the complexity of preclinical animal work, we also develop techniques for drug delivery across specific boundaries and controlled release of vaccines employing the multimodality and special nanoscale physics of nanoparticles.