We are interested in applying the experimental tools of physical chemistry to biological systems, trying to reveal the mechanisms underlying the dynamics therein. In particular, we employ a few types of fluorescence microscopy to study the dynamic aspects of live cells at the single-cell and single-molecule level. In doing so, we recently noted and demonstrated that certain novel nanoparticles with unique optical properties can be imaged in the cellular environment with huge advantages. As a result, we are witnessing such nanoparticles gradually replacing traditional fluorescent dye molecules and even quantum dots in the field of biological imaging. Moreover, they can also be used actively as carriers that deliver biologically important molecules (genes, drugs, etc.) to cells for diagnosis and therapy, of which the processes can readily be monitored in real time.
국가
대한민국
소속기관
광주과학기술원 (GIST) (학교)
연락처
061-715-2869 https://nanobio.gist.ac.kr/
책임자
이강택 ktlee@gist.ac.kr