Prof Alethea Tabor
Professor of Organic Chemistry
Dept of Chemistry
Faculty of Maths & Physical Sciences
- Joined UCL
- 26th Sep 1994
Research summary
We are developing new synthetic chemistry methodologies to synthesise biologically active peptides of unusual structure, and using biophysical techniques to probe their mode of action. We are currently working on the synthesis and lipid binding of the lantibiotic nisin; the design and synthesis of new targeting peptide and glycopeptides for use in ternary gene delivery vectors and in investigation antigen processing; and in new biomaterials for stem cell culture.
Education
- University of Cambridge
- Doctorate, Doctor of Philosophy | 1989
- University of Cambridge
- First Degree, Bachelor of Arts | 1985